“Cash Award has been given to Ms. Nehwal from the Ministry’s Scheme of Special Awards to Medal Winners in International Sports Events and their Coaches,” a release from the Sports Ministry said.
The 25-year-old Saina had become the first Indian woman shuttler to reach the finals of All England Open Badminton Championships but lost to Spain’s Carolina Marin 21-16, 14-21, 7-21 in the summit clash.
She became world number one player following her stupendous title win in the Indian Open.
PTI