Badminton News: Saina Nehwal faced backlash online after admitting she didn't know javelin throw until Neeraj Chopra's gold medal at Tokyo Olympics.

Social media slammed her, comparing her to actress Kangana Ranaut. Saina responded by defending her achievements and praising Neeraj's contribution to popularising sports in India. The incident highlights the challenges public figures face in cyberspace.

“When Neeraj won [emas Tokyo pada tahun 2021]That's when I knew there was such a sport in athletics,” Saina said in the podcast.

Her statement shocked many of her fans and followers. The response on social media was swift. Her detractors wondered how a top athlete like Saina could be unaware of such a major Olympic event.

Some have even dubbed her the 'Kangana Ranaut of sports', referring to the controversial actress known for her outspoken opinions.

Saina Nehwal was quick to respond to the criticism. He took to X (formerly Twitter) to respond to the comments and defend himself.

“Thanks for the compliment… Kangana is beautiful… but I have to be perfect in my sport and I proudly achieved world number 1 and an Olympic medal in badminton for my country,” Saina wrote.

He further added, “Again I will say this: 'Ghar pe feeds comments because it is easy hai, and khelna sport is difficult.' Neeraj is our superstar and he has made this sport so popular in India.

The incident highlights the challenges public figures face on social media, where even small comments can attract scrutiny.

Despite the criticism, Saina Nehwal's response shows her confidence in her achievements and acknowledges the contribution of other athletes like Neeraj Chopra who have made the country proud.

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