Saina Nehwal Quotes

At nine, my mom used to tell me she saw an Olympic medalist in me. I used to take it as a joke, but she was very serious.

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• At nine, my mom used to tell me she saw an Olympic medalist in me. I used to take it as a joke, but she was very serious.

  

  Saina Nehwal
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  • Me
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