The award gives encouragement: Saina

India's ace badminton player Saina Nehwal, currently ranked second in the world, said that the announcement of conferment of the coveted Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award has further boosted her morale and dedication to the nation and the game. Already an Arjuna and Padma Shri awardee, Saina has clinched India Open Grand Prix Gold, Singapore Open Super Series and Indonesia Open Super Series this year and entered semifinals of All England Championship.