Goa, July 14 -- Olympic bronze medal-winning badminton star Saina Nehwal has announced her separation from husband Parupalli Kashyap, bringing an end to nearly seven years of marriage. The announcement, made by Saina on her Instagram account late Sunday night, took the Indian sporting community by surprise. In her heartfelt post, Saina wrote, "Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We're choosing peace, growth, and healing - for ourselves and each other. I'm grateful for the memories and wish nothing but the best moving forward. Thank you for understanding and respecting our privacy during this time."

Saina and Kashyap, both celebrated shut...