Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap love story: From badminton court to divorce; Read

Published : Jul 14, 2025, 04:05 PM IST

Saina and Kashyap relationship news: Badminton stars Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap have decided to separate after 7 years of marriage and a 14-year relationship. Their love story began in 1997 and culminated in marriage in 2018

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Saina and Parupalli split after 21 years

Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap are a famous badminton couple. But after 7 years of marriage and 14 years of relationship, they've decided to separate.

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Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap's Love Story
Saina and Parupalli became close through badminton. They first met when Saina was 10. Gradually, their friendship blossomed.
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First Met in 1997
Reports say Saina and Parupalli first met at a badminton coaching camp in 1997 when they were both very young.
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Friendship Grew at Pullela Gopichand Academy
In 2002, Saina and Parupalli started training at the Pullela Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad. Their friendship deepened, strengthening their relationship.
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Committed for 14 Years
Saina and Parupalli's love story is like a romantic movie. They dated secretly for 14 years, committed to each other.
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How Saina Realized Her Love
Despite a serious injury during the 2010 Asian Games, Kashyap came to watch Saina's match. Saina realized he was the one.
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Married in 2018
Saina and Kashyap married on December 14, 2018. They were happy for 7 years, but recently decided to separate due to personal issues.
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Saina Nehwal's Badminton Career
Born in Hisar, Haryana, Saina won bronze at the 2012 London Olympics. She also has 3 golds, a silver, and a bronze from the Commonwealth Games.
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Parupalli Kashyap's Badminton Career
Parupalli Kashyap is currently a coach at the Pullela Gopichand Academy. Born in Hyderabad, he won gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
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