President Droupadi Murmu plays badminton with Saina Nehwal at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu's enthusiasm for sports was on full display as she played a game of badminton with celebrated player Saina Nehwal at the Badminton Court in Rashtrapati Bhavan. This act underscored India's rise as a badminton powerhouse, particularly with the significant contributions of female players on the



global stage.

In line with the 'Her Story – My Story' lecture series featuring women Padma Awardees, Saina Nehwal, an iconic Indian sportsperson honoured with the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, will deliver a talk and engage with the audience at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre tomorrow.