India’s President Droupadi Murmu’s natural love for sports was on display when she played badminton with celebrated shuttler Saina Nehwal at the Badminton Court in Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.

“The President’s inspiring step is in keeping with India’s emergence as a badminton-power house, with women-players making a great impact on the world stage," the Rashtrapati Bhawan said late on Wednesday night.

As part of the ‘Her Story – My Story’ lecture series featuring women Padma awardees, Saina Nehwal, an iconic Indian sportsperson, has been honoured with the Indian government’s prestigious awards Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan.