Saina Nehwal refused to play singles match, citing a “poor playing surface”

(G.N.S) Dt. 14 Guwahati At the Senior National Badminton Championship with defending champion Saina Nehwal refusing to play her singles match, citing a “poor playing surface” at the venue. Olympic bronze-medallist Saina, who had suffered a shin injury late last year, took the court after Sameer Verma conceded his men’s