Harveer thanks India for supporting his daughter Saina
October 14th, 2010 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANSHyderabad, Oct 14 (IANS) Commonwealth Games badminton gold medallist Saina Nehwal’s father Harveer Singh Nehwal Thursday congratulated his daughter for helping India clinch the second spot at the mega event. He also thanked all Indians for supporting his daughter.
“I am really happy at Saina’s victory. With this gold, India has moved to the second spot in the medals tally. I congratulate her for the great win,” an elated Harveer told reporters here.
Saina won the gold in the women’s singles badminton event on the concluding day of the Games, defeating Malaysia’s Mew Choo Wong 19-21, 23-21, 21-13 in a cliff-hanger here Thursday.
With Saina’s gold, India bagged 38 gold medals and finished second ahead of England, who won 37 gold medals, 59 silver and 45 bronze.
“I am feeling very proud. Even after she lost the first set, I was confident that she will win the match. I also thank the people for supporting her,” he added.
“I Want her to play for India and give better results in the future too,” he said.
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