Sun Jul 13 20:10:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Indian Badminton Power Couple, Saina Nehwal and Kashyap Parupalli, Announce Separation**
**NEW DELHI** – In a move that has stunned the sports world, Indian badminton stars Saina Nehwal and Kashyap Parupalli have announced their separation after nearly six years of marriage. Saina Nehwal shared the news via an emotional statement posted on her Instagram account on Sunday.
“Life takes us in different directions sometimes,” Nehwal wrote, explaining the couple’s decision. “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.”
The announcement comes as a surprise to many, as the pair were considered one of India’s most beloved sporting couples, known for their mutual support and shared passion for badminton. Nehwal, a former world number one and Olympic bronze medalist, and Parupalli, a Commonwealth Games medalist and Olympian himself, have been together for over a decade and married in 2018.
While the specific reasons for the separation remain private, Nehwal’s statement emphasized a mutual desire for personal growth and peace. The post has garnered an outpouring of support from fans, fellow athletes, and well-wishers who commended the couple’s grace and maturity.
Both Nehwal and Parupalli remain highly respected figures in the badminton community and are expected to continue their respective careers in the sport. The badminton fraternity is now looking at them with respect for their decision to part ways with dignity.
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