Saina effect showing on Indian badminton

New Delhi: The Saina Nehwal effect could be seen at the national badminton championships at Indore earlier this week.

Quite a few youngsters showed exceptional talent and, more important, they all believe they can excel at the international level in the manner of Indian badminton`s current role model.

New national women`s champion Sayali Gokhale, runner-up P.C. Thulasi, N. Sikki Reddy, Aparna Balan have shown their potential and the will to succeed.

Add to the list Aditi Mutatkar, who missed the event with an injury. Her career graph is on the upswing as the only Indian girl, at No. 38, to be ranked in the top 50 besides World No. 10 Saina.

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