Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal recently shared an emotional update about her personal life. After almost seven years of marriage, she and her husband, Parupalli Kashyap, have decided to separate. Both Saina and Kashyap are well-known faces in the Indian badminton world, and their separation has come as a shock to many of their fans.
Saina Nehwal And Parupalli Kashyap Part Ways After 7 Years
On July 13, 2025, Saina Nehwal used her Instagram stories to inform everyone about this decision. In her post, she shared that sometimes life takes people in different directions, and after thinking carefully, they both decided to separate.
Saina mentioned that both of them are choosing peace, healing, and growth for their future. She also said she is thankful for the good memories and wished Parupalli Kashyap the best for his future life.
A Look Back At Their Journey Together
Saina and Kashyap’s story is well-known in the sports community. Both trained at the Pullela Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad. Their friendship turned into love and they got married on December 14, 2018 in a small private ceremony.
While Saina became a global icon in badminton with her Olympic medal and World No. 1 title, Kashyap also achieved great heights by winning the Commonwealth Games gold in 2014 and reaching World No. 6 ranking.
Recently, Parupalli Kashyap retired from his playing career in 2024 and has now become a coach to train the next generation of players.
Saina’s Badminton Career And Current Situation
Saina Nehwal is not just a famous name in India but also respected worldwide for her achievements in badminton. She is the only Indian woman to reach World No. 1 in badminton and has won many prestigious titles.
However, for the past few years, Saina has been struggling with her fitness and injuries. She had shared her battle with arthritis on a podcast recently. She last played in June 2023 at the Singapore Open but faced an early exit. Since then, there have been talks about her retirement plans.
Saina’s Political Journey
Apart from badminton, Saina also tried her luck in politics. In January 2020, she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspired her. Her sister also joined the same party.
Public Reaction On The Separation
Many people have expressed their support and sympathy for Saina Nehwal during this time. Fans are praising her honesty and maturity in handling the situation. Life after separation is never easy, especially for public figures, but Saina’s positive words show her strong mindset.
Conclusion
Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap’s separation is indeed heartbreaking news for their followers and the badminton world. However, both of them have chosen to move forward with respect and peace. Saina has always been an inspiration through her achievements and now through her courage in handling her personal life. Fans across the world continue to wish both of them happiness and success in their future journeys.