President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday congratulated badminton players Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth for their respective wins at the China Open 2014 Super Series Premier event, saying their success is a matter of great pride for all Indians.
In individual messages sent to Nehwal and Srikanth, the president said: "I am extremely delighted and proud that you have won the women's/men's singles title of the China Open 2014 Super Series Premier event."
"Your achievement is an example of what can be accomplished through hard work and dedication. The whole country joins your family and you in celebrating this impressive achievement," he said.
"I would like to extend my heartiest congratulations for keeping the country's flag flying high. My best wishes to you for all future endeavours," the president said.
Saina Nehwal defeated Japan's Akane Yamaguchi to bag her third women's singles crown of the year, while Srikanth beat two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan to win the men's singles title.