Elfin Recite

The first Indian woman to reach the singles quarterfinals at the Olympics. A badminton ace (her parents were both Haryana badminton champions, so she obviously got a head-start), Saina began in an arduous way, having to travel, at a very young age, almost 50 kilometres daily for her training. She is well-determined, dedicative and most beautiful player on the Indian side. Funding was also a problem back then, prompting her father to draw out his provident fund to invest it in her future. She hasn’t let him down. Her outstanding performance in the recent tournaments consistently gained the attention of audience on her side. Lots and lots of fans for her charm and storm.