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Saina wins Philippines Open
May 28, 2006 17:06 IST
Saina Nehwal became the first Indian woman to win a four-star badminton event when she clinched the Philippines Open in Pasig City, Manila, on Sunday. The Hyderabadi teenager, ranked 86, defeated Julia Xian Pei Wong of Malaysia 21-15, 22-20 to win the women's singles title.
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Sub: Specify surname for god's sake!
First of all, congos to Nehwal. And Rediff, maybe you should specify in the title that its a Sania NEHWAL and not Sania 'loser' Mirza ...
Posted by Srividya Angara
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Sub: Well done, Saina!!
All I can say is, well done Saina... and keep it up!! Kudos to you for performing much above expectations... However, don't make this your ...
Posted by Aurijit Sarkar
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Sub: Huge achievement
It is extremely pleasing to see a youngster achieve in a game other than cricket. I feel proud and happy and sania deserves a huge ...
Posted by Mohit
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Sub: Saina Nehwal : Fresh Breather
It was great to know that Saina has won the 4 star tournament. It was like a fresh breather particularly for a sport which has ...
Posted by Mukesh
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Sub: congrats
congrats !she has done India proud ,i have watched her in common wealth games ,its sad there is no media coverage inspite of her acheivment ...
Posted by nilo
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