New Delhi: Olympic bronze medal-winning Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal and husband Parupalli Kashyap, also a top former shuttler, have announced their decision to part ways mutually.

Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Saina shared the personal update that has taken the sporting world by surprise.

“Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We're choosing peace, growth, and healing – for ourselves and each other," Saina, a two-time Commonwealth Games champion, wrote.

"I'm grateful for the memories and wish nothing but the best moving forward. Thank you for understanding and respecting our privacy during this time," she added.

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According to a PTI report, Saina and Kashyap got married in December 2018.

They trained together at the Pullela Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad from their early days.

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While Saina became a global icon with her Olympic bronze and world No. 1 ranking, Kashyap broke into the world top 10 and clinched the 2014 Commonwealth Games gold.

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