Saina Nehwal and Kashyap Parupalli File for Divorce After 7 Years
The star badminton couple, who were together for over a decade before marrying in 2018, officially confirmed their separation through a social media post.
Kevin Varchand 
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] July 13: India’s iconic badminton duo Saina Nehwal and Kashyap Parupalli have announced their divorce, ending a relationship that spanned more than ten years. The news broke on Sunday, July 13, when Saina took to Instagram to confirm the split, leaving fans and the Indian sporting fraternity stunned.
Saina announced separation through Instagram Story
Saina wrote, “Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We’re choosing peace, growth, and healing – for ourselves and each other. I’m grateful for the memories and wish nothing but the best moving forward. Thank you for understanding and respecting our privacy during this time.”
About their relationship
Saina and Kashyap tied the knot on December 14, 2018, in a quiet ceremony that was later celebrated by millions of fans. The couple had been together for over a decade, having met and trained together at the Pullela Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad. Their relationship was seen as a story of shared dreams, mutual support, and common passion for badminton.
Their decision to part ways has shocked the sporting community, as the two were often seen supporting each other both on and off the court.
Saina Nehwal: A Champion Player
Saina Nehwal’s contributions to Indian badminton are legendary. She became the first Indian badminton player to win an Olympic medal, clinching the bronze at the 2012 London Olympics. That victory made her only the second Indian woman after Karnam Malleswari to secure an Olympic medal at the time.
Saina has won Gold in singles at the 2010 and 2018 Commonwealth Games, Gold in the mixed team event at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games, Two World Championship medals one silver and one bronze, Two Asian Games bronze medals (2014, 2018). In 2015, she became the first Indian woman to be ranked world No. 1 in badminton, a milestone that redefined Indian sports history.
About Kashyap Parupalli
Kashyap also made significant contributions to Indian badminton. He was known for his discipline and consistency, reaching a career-high world ranking of No. 6. His most notable achievement was winning the gold medal in men’s singles at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He also secured a bronze medal in the 2010 Delhi edition of the Commonwealth Games, marking his place among India’s top male shuttlers.
