Saina Nehwal tests positive for COVID-19 in Thailand, fans wish her speedy recovery

After a trying 2020, Indian shuttlers have been er to resume a somewhat regular schedule in 2021. However, hours before Thailand Open 2021 could begin. Saina Nehwal and HS Prany tested positive for COVID-19. Nehwal's result comes almost a day after her recent social media post, where 30-year-old is getting tested for her third COVID-19 test in Bangkok before tournament would start. 

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Saina Nehwal, HS Prany COVID-19 news comes hours ahead of Thailand Open 2021

As per reports, Prany and Nehwal will be withdrawing from Thailand Open following ir positive COVID-19 tests. On Tuesday, Nehwal pulled out of her match against Kisona Selvaduray (Malaysia). As per reports and video Nehwal shared, ir positive tests came back after ir third test. 

Nehwal, Prany along with Nehwal's husband Parupalli Kashyap will be quarantined for ten days. While latter has tested negative, he will have to quarantine – missing his game against Canada's Jason Anthony Ho-Shue. 

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Nehwal's test also comes days after she lashed out at  Badminton World Federation (BWF) for rules y had set. She spoke about t being able to train or practice with ors – which in turn affects ir preparation for Olympics. 

She continued to speak about physios and or staff members who have accompanied m, hoping that BWF alters ir rules. "We’ve spent a lot of money getting physios and trainers along with us. If y can’t help us n why was this t told before?" she wrote. At end of thread, Nehwal even mentioned that she contacted BWF media, but was t given a response. 

Fans react to Nehwal COVID-19 news

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Indian badminton players with COVID-19

Before, in December, Kashyap, Prany, Pranaav Jerry Chopra and RMV Gurusai Dutt has tested positive for COVID-19 after latter's wedding ceremony. Back n, Nehwal had tested negative. Fans raised concerns about false positive tests, hoping for ar checkup. Previously, Kidambi Srikanth, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and N Sikki Reddy have contracted virus. 

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(Im credits: Siana Nehwal Twitter)