After flagging off the Durand Cup, the President's Cup and Shimla Trophy at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, followed by a meeting with Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, President Droupadi Murmu played a game of badminton with 2012 Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal.
'President Droupadi Murmu's natural love for sports and games was seen when she played badminton with the much-celebrated player Ms. Saina Nehwal at the Badminton Court in Rashtrapati Bhavan,' Rashtrapati Bhavan tweeted.
'The President's inspiring step is in keeping with India's emergence as a badminton-power house, with women-players making a great impact on the world stage.'