QUESTION AND ANSWERS
1. Why was the Philippines Tournament in 2006 a memorable one for Saina Nehwal?
A: Saina Nehwal is an outstanding badminton player who won a medal in the London Olympic in 2012.She is presently ranked number one in the world.
The Philippines Tournament in 2006 was a turning point in Saina's career. It was the first time that Saina was participating in an international tournament. The tournament was a prestigious one, being four star rated. At that time Saina was not a reputed player. She was seeded 86th. It was a low rank. But she put up an extraordinary fight. She played against established players from Germany and Malaysia. She won the singles title. It was the first time that an Indian woman had won such an important tournament. Saina became famous overnight. The spectacular victory gave her the confidence to compete against the best players in the world.
2.What were the some of the compromises Saina Nehwal had to make in her journey to success as a badminton champion?
A: Saina Nehwal is an outstanding badminton player who is presently ranked number one in the world. She has won numerous tournaments in the international badminton circuit.
Saina had to make some compromises in her journey to success as a badminton champion. Though she was a bright student she could not complete Intermediate as she could not spare the time to attend classes. Further, Saina has too follow a life of harsh discipline. She trains for nearly eight hours daily. She has to push herself to the limits of physical and mental endurance. She is also compelled to follow a strict diet. Like other youngsters, she loves to eat chocolates, ice creams and aloo parathas. But she can do so only rarely. Behind the glamour and fame, thus , lies a story of commitment, discipline and compromise.
ANNOTATIONS
1.Usha Rani dreamt of the day when her daughter would get an Olympic medal and she constantly motivated her daughter to work towards that goal.
Reference: This sentence is taken from the essay 'Aim for the Stars: Saina Nehwal'. The essay is an article from the internet.
Context: The essay is a sketch of Saina Nehwal, the wonder girl of badminton, who is presently ranked number one in the world. The essay highlights the determination and hard work with which Saina achieved her dream.
Explanation: From the age of eight itself Saina started training to become a badminton champion. Saina's mother, Usha, had been an accomplished badminton player in her youth. She accompanied Saina to the stadium every day and also coached Saina in the evening. She was a constant source of motivation and support. She was confident that Saina would win an Olympic medal some day. So she encouraged Saina to set her goals high and work hard to achieve them.
General Relevance: Saina's parents played a crucial role in motivating Saina and training her to become a champion.
2. Just a year later,like the proverbial Phonix, Saina rose from the ashes of dejection and defeat.
Reference: This sentence is taken from the essay 'Aim for the Stars: Saina Nehwal'. The essay is an article from the internet.
Context: The essay is a sketch of Saina Nehwal, the wonder girl of badminton. It highlights the determination and hardwork with which Saina fulfilled her dream.
Explanation: Saina achieved international fame at a young age. She fulfilled her dream by winning the bronze at the London Olympic in 2012. But in the year that followed she lost several matches and was taunted by critics. She lost confidence in herself. She even thought of quitting the game. Luckily, she pulled herself together and made a new start. She trained very hard. Her efforts paid off and shortly afterwards she was crowned World No.1. Saina is compared to the Phonex. The Phoenix is a mythical bird that dies but rises again from the ashes with renewal youth. Saina tasted defeat but rose to great heights again.
General Relevance: Even the most successful people stumble at times and are filled with self doubt. It needs determination and hardwork to get back on track.
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