Commonwealth Games

Saina wins Gold at Youth CommonWealth Games

Saina Nehwal survived some nervous moments to claim the girls singles gold of the third Commonwealth Youth Games at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex on Friday.

Fifteen-year-old Sikki Reddy gave Saina the jitters before the Beijing Olympic Games quarter-finalist wrapped up the tie 23-21, 22-20 to clinch the gold on the fifth and penultimate day.

An overhead smash helped Saina stretch her lead and when Sikki’s shot went beyond the line, the match was all over. Saina lauded her opponent, who also trains at the Gopichand Academy.

“Sikki has been playing very well recently… She is giving a tough fight to all the players. She can go well from here.” Saina said.

Tags: Saina Nehwal, Youth CommonWealth Games 2008