
Saina Nehwal crashed out of the 2016 Rio Olympics in the league stage due to an injury. (AFP Photo)
New Delhi:
She may be out with injury but badminton ace Saina Nehwal has proved that when it comes to parrying blows on Twitter, her game is strong.
After PV Sindhu assured India at least a silver medal in the Rio Olympics 2016 women's badminton singles, a Twitter user nastily suggested that Saina "pack her bags". She chose to respond in the most dignified way possible.
Ranked World No 5, Saina lost her second group league encounter 18-21, 19-21 to World No 61 Ukraine's Maria Ulitina to crash out of the competition.
While her shock exit blamed on a knee injury disappointed her fans and Saina alike, it's good to see her taking it all in the stride and displaying grace off the court too.
After PV Sindhu assured India at least a silver medal in the Rio Olympics 2016 women's badminton singles, a Twitter user nastily suggested that Saina "pack her bags". She chose to respond in the most dignified way possible.
@NSaina dear saina...pack ur bags..we hav found someone who knows how to beat the best ones
- anshul sagar (@ImAnshS6) August 18, 2016
Shamed publicly, the man quickly offered an apology. Saina was prompt with an equally polite reply.Sure thank u Sindhu is doing really well India is doing really https://t.co/7Sf2rztear
- Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) August 18, 2016
@NSaina sorry for hurting u
- anshul sagar (@ImAnshS6) August 18, 2016
..i really didnt mean it..i still love u...still a big fan
No problem my friend all the best to u https://t.co/peMdJaJ4Rs
- Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) August 18, 2016
Ranked World No 5, Saina lost her second group league encounter 18-21, 19-21 to World No 61 Ukraine's Maria Ulitina to crash out of the competition.
While her shock exit blamed on a knee injury disappointed her fans and Saina alike, it's good to see her taking it all in the stride and displaying grace off the court too.
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