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Hyderabad, Jun 23: After the Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh; it was Praja Rajyam Party (PRP) president Chiranjeevi who took out time to congratulate the Hyderabadi girl Saina Nehwal for bringing home the Indonesian Open title.

Praising the shuttler for becoming the first Indian to win the Super series title; the actor turned politician said that immense talent and her victory was a morale booster for all the Indians. In a press released issued on Tuesday, Jun 23, Chiranjeevi hoped that the youngster would win more titles for the country.

The Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh on Monday, Jun 22 congratulated Nehwal noting that her victory was a milestone for Indian sports.

After Nehwal won the title for India, there were reports that the Badminton Association would be rewarding her with a cash price of 2 Lakhs. However there is no mention of this award after the initial stir.

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hareesh 27 Jun 2010 02:34 pm
it is very unfair of the cash prize that she is getting from badmantion association just only 2 lakhs rupees any way u should not go into this issues just play ur game keep it up
Babu 23 Jun 2009 08:17 pm
Badminton is just an 'asian' game, neither known to many nor is eagerly watched. It is unfair to expect big prize money or sponsorship when there is no big viewer ship. The media houses that are trying to hype 'badminton' and 'saina' for the win, should then be paying the buck for the promotion of the game and the player. They won't do... because they know ... it does not have the TRP equivalent to that of a 'News reading Girl' or 'Girl stinger' mumbling the news, for what they are worth.
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