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President Murmu Plays Badminton With Saina

By REDIFF SPORTS
July 11, 2024 05:58 IST

Photographs and Video: Rashtrapati Bhavan/Instagram
 

After flagging off the Durand Cup, the President's Cup and Shimla Trophy at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, followed by a meeting with Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, President Droupadi Murmu played a game of badminton with 2012 Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal.

'President Droupadi Murmu's natural love for sports and games was seen when she played badminton with the much-celebrated player Ms. Saina Nehwal at the Badminton Court in Rashtrapati Bhavan,' Rashtrapati Bhavan tweeted.

'The President's inspiring step is in keeping with India's emergence as a badminton-power house, with women-players making a great impact on the world stage.'

 

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