Date:17/11/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/11/17/stories/2008111760161700.htm

Sport - Badminton

Saina will be World No. 1 soon: Padukone

Mohammed Yousuf

Bangalore: India can look forward to seeing a World No. 1 in women’s badminton in Saina Nehwal within three years as the Hyderabad youngster is “champion material” says legendary shuttler Prakash Padukone. The 17-year-old has most of the qualities a champion needs — physical, technical, mental and self-belief, the former All England Champion has said. — PTI