India's badminton star Saina
Nehwal, who won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, was given a rousing
welcome upon her arrival in India. Saina said it was her dream to win gold, but
she was happy to return with a bronze. "It's just unbelievable, I am
speechless.
I am happy that I actually did
what I promised and believed in. It is a dream to win gold, but I am happy that
at least I have a bronze and am the first Indian to win a badminton Olympic
medal," she said. Flanked by her Coach P Gopichand and father Harvir
Nehwal, Saina addressed a press conference and shared her thoughts and feelings
after the victory. Saina displayed the bronze medal she has won. She revealed
that even though she looked normal outside, she was jumping with joy from
inside.
Saina said she has promised Prime
Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh that she would return with a gold medal next time.
"There is nothing bigger than standing on the podium with an Olympic
medal. That's life for me," she said when talked about her hard work and
efforts.
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