An outstanding performance in 2008 has paid rich dividend to Saina Nehwal as she has been recognized and declared as the 'most promising player of the year' by the World Badminton Federation, in its council meeting in Seoul. Her election is made out of three players proposed by the world body ahead of one Korean and one from Pan America.

 

Saina has been in the peak of her performance this year and became the first Indian women to break into the list of world top-10. She achieved many excellences during this year like reaching the quarterfinals of Beijing Olympics and winning titles at Taipei Open, World Junior championship and Commonwealth Youth Games.

 

Reacting to this great honor she said, "I am very excited and happy to get this honor. I never expected such an award but now that I have got it, it has motivated me a lot and given me a big boost. I just want to work even harder now and get more results."