Hyderabad: Badminton champions Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap, who recently announced their separation, appear to be reconciling. Saina hinted at a reunion through an Instagram post featuring a picture with Kashyap, stating that “sometimes distance makes you realize the value of loved ones.” This update comes weeks after her July 13 Instagram story indicating a split, bringing relief and joy to fans.
The couple, who met while training at Pullela Gopichand’s badminton academy in Hyderabad, tied the knot in 2018 after years of friendship and love. While the reason for their reported separation remains unclear, Saina expressed happiness recalling the moments shared with Kashyap.
All the best…it takes guts to be public about it when you know it can fail again#saina_nehwal pic.twitter.com/VNHXmIhbQ3
— kesari🕉🚩 (@UnapologeticH_1) August 2, 2025
Saina Nehwal is an Olympic bronze medalist and became the first Indian woman to achieve a World No. 1 ranking in women’s singles in 2015. She last competed professionally in June 2023. Kashyap, a former World Top 10 player and 2014 Commonwealth Games gold medalist, retired earlier this year and has since moved into coaching.