Memories of a path-breaking 2010 CWG gold are still fresh in her mind as Saina Nehwal embarks on a quest to regain the title at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games next month.
Eight summers ago, a 20-year-old Saina stood on the podium with the gold medal around her neck on the final day to not only become the first Indian woman to achieve the feat but also take the country to the second position ahead of England with a gold count of 38 in the overall medal's tally.
"India was second in overall medal tally in 2010. On the last day we were on 99 medals and Indian hockey (men) and badminton women's singles were left for last day. I won gold and in hockey we were runners up," recalled Saina.
"I felt so happy to be on the podium with the national tri-colour that I cannot forget it."
"...these girls are doing well and even Malaysian girls are also doing well. I wish them all the best for success. Earlier Tracey (Hallam) from UK was a big force and girls from Singapore were also very good players."
"I got excellent coaches in my life like (Mohammed) Arif sir, Goverdhan (Reddy) sir, Vimal (Kumar) sir, Gopi (Pullela Gopichand) sir plus foreign coaches, good support staff which always helped me to be fit. God is always with me so I feel motivated to do well."
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