President Draupadi Murmu played badminton with Olympic bronze medalist Saina Nehwal on Wednesday. Both of them played badminton in the badminton court of Rashtrapati Bhavan. 66-year-old Draupadi Murmu hit many excellent shots during the game. He also hit smash shots. Saina Nehwal was also surprised to see his skill. The video of the badminton match between the two is going viral on social media.
Indian women players are playing important role in badminton: President
Some pictures of the game were shared on the X handle of Rashtrapati Bhavan. At the same time, it was written in a post, President Draupadi Murmu played badminton with the famous player Saina Nehwal. This inspiring step by the President is in line with India's emergence as a powerhouse in the badminton world, with women players making a big impact on the world stage.
As part of the ‘His Kahani-Meri Kahani’ lecture series of Padma Awardees, Ms. Saina Nehwal, an eminent Indian sportsperson awarded Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, will deliver a lecture and interact with the audience at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Center tomorrow.
Saina Nehwal also expressed happiness at getting the opportunity to play with the President. He said in a social media post, "It is an honor for me to play with the President of India. What a memorable day in my life. Thank you very much to the President for playing badminton with me.