Saina Nehwal announces divorce with Parupalli Kashyap
Saina Nehwal: Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal has announced her separation from her husband, fellow shuttler Parupalli Kashyap. Saina Nehwal announces divorce with Parupalli Kashyap. She shared the news on her Instagram account on Sunday, July 13, 2025, stating, “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.”
They were married in December 2018 after a long companionship and training together at the Pullela Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad. Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap are both accomplished Indian badminton players. They were married in December 2018. On Sunday, July 13, 2025, Saina Nehwal announced their separation via an Instagram post.
Saina Nehwal’s Achievement:
First Indian badminton player to win an Olympic medal (bronze at London 2012).
Won the BWF World Junior Championships in 2008.
First Indian to win a BWF Super Series event (Indonesian Open 2009).
Achieved world number one ranking in April 2015, the first Indian to do so.
Won over 24 international titles, including eleven Superseries titles.
Won two Commonwealth Games gold medals (2010, 2018).
Won silver and bronze medals at the BWF World Championships.
Parupalli Kashyap’s Career Highlights:
Won a gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games (men’s singles). Won a bronze medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Achieved a career-high world ranking of 6. Transitioned into coaching after retiring from competitive play.
Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap were married in December 2018. Their relationship began on the badminton courts, and they trained together at the Pullela Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad. Saina announced their separation on Sunday, July 13, 2025, after nearly seven years of marriage.
