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June 22, 2009
New Delhi

PM congratulates Saina Nehwal

The Prime Minister has congratulated Saina Nehwal on winning the Indonesian Open Badminton Championship. The Prime Minister's message is as follows:

"I am delighted to learn that Saina Nehwal has won the Indonesian Open Badminton Championship. Saina is the first woman from India to win a Super Series Badminton Tournament and this is a milestone for Indian sports. Saina's achievement is a tribute to her talent, determination and hard work. It will inspire the women of the country to aim for higher goals in their chosen fields. I congratulate Saina on her extraordinary feat and wish her many more such successes in the future."