Bengaluru/IBNS, July 14 -- India's star badminton player Saina Nehwal has announced her separation from husband Parupalli Kashyap.

The Olympic bronze medalist on Sunday provided a personal life update on Instagram where she said the two have taken the decision "choosing peace, growth, and healing" for both.

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The former World No. 1 tied the knot with Kashyap, who was also a badminton player, in 2018.

They had been in a relationship for several years before tying the knot in a private ceremony in Hyderabad. The ceremony was attended by close friends and family.

Both Saina and Kashyap have represented India in numerous international tournaments and have trained together at the Pullela Gopichand Academy.

While Saina wo...