Lok Sabha felicitates World No 1 Saina and Sania

The Lok Sabha on Monday felicitated badminton star Saina Nehwal and tennis player Sania Mirza for creating new records in the sport, saying the ‘stupendous’ achievements are a matter of national pride.

Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said Saina has become the first woman badiminton player from India to achieve No 1 rank in women's singles while Sania has become the first woman tennis player from India to achieve the World No 1 rank in women's doubles.

Amid thumping of desks from members, she said these ‘stupendous’ achievements are a matter of national pride and will be a source of inspiration for all budding sportspersons in the country.

"We convey our best wishes to Saina and Sania in their future endeavours, too," Mahajan added.