Due to physical concerns, two-time Commonwealth Games champion Saina Nehwal will not compete in the national badminton selection trials for the 2019 Asian Games.
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) will hold a trial from May 4 to 7 at Jwala Gutta Academy of Excellence in Telangana to choose the squad for the renowned competition, which will be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8.
“Saina Nehwal will not be participating due to fitness issues.” “The men’s pair of Kushal Raj and Prakash Raj have also withdrawn from the trials,” BAI secretary Sanjay Mishra told PTI.