On Sunday, July 13, Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal announced her separation from husband and former shuttler Parupalli Kashyap. The couple, married for nearly seven years, had been together since their early days at the Pullela Gopichand Academy. Saina shared the news through an Instagram story, calling it a decision made after deep thought. While she chose to speak publicly, Kashyap has yet to respond. The two had been partners both on and off the court for over a decade.
Saina Confirms Separation on Instagram
On Sunday night, Saina shared an Instagram story announcing their separation. In her message, she said both had decided to part ways after careful thought and were choosing peace and healing. Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap met as young players at the Pullela Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad. They trained together for several years and later got into a relationship. While Saina became a global badminton star, Kashyap built a strong career on his own before transitioning into coaching.
