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Saina Nehwal, India's celebrated badminton player, pursued her education alongside a demanding sports career. Beginning her schooling in Hisar and later moving to Hyderabad, she balanced studies with training at the Pullela Gopichand Academy. Though she studied only up to 12th grade, her dedication to learning earned her an honorary doctorate from SRM University. Nehwal’s journey reflects the discipline needed to manage both academics and athletics, leaving a legacy in both fields.

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