‘Trying Again’ - Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap reunite weeks after separation

Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap had announced their separation on July 14 after six years of marriage.

Just weeks after announcing their separation, Indian badminton stars Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap appear to be giving their relationship another shot.

On 2nd August (Saturday) Saina took to her Instagram to share a heartwarming picture of the two smiling together against a picturesque mountain backdrop. The caption read, “Sometimes distance teaches you the value of presence. Here we are—trying again.”

The post quickly drew attention, fans flooded the comments section with love, support, and good wishes for the couple.

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Saina, London 2012 Olympics medallist, and Parupalli, who became the first Indian male shuttler to reach the Olympic quarterfinals the same year, got married in 2018. Over the past six years, they have been one of Indian badminton’s most admired couples.

However, on 14th July 2025, Saina had publicly announced their decision to separate. “Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways,” she wrote on her Instagram then.

“We’re choosing peace, growth, and healing for ourselves and each other. I am grateful for the memories and wish nothing but the best moving forward,” the heartfelt note added.

But with this recent post, it seems the couple is re-thinking that decision and giving another chance. The beautiful Instagram post suggests that the story of Saina and Kashyap might not be over just yet.

Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap have both played big roles in putting Indian badminton on the global map. At the London 2012 Olympics, Saina made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in badminton.

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Over the years, she has collected five medals at the Commonwealth Games — three gold, one silver, and one bronze — along with three bronze medals at the Asian Championships. All these contributions to the sport got honoured with some of India’s highest awards, including the Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Padma Shri, and Padma Bhushan.

Kashyap, too, had a remarkable career during his peak. At the 2010 Commonwealth Games, he won silver in the mixed team event and bronze in men’s singles. After his historic run at the London 2012 Olympics and gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, he also earned as high as world number 6 ranking.

An Arjuna awardee himself, Kashyap announced his retirment from Badminton in 2024. Now her serves as a coach at the Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad.

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