Saina Nehwal has confirmed her marriage date with Parupalli Kashyap, while talking to an English daily. The star badminton pair is all set to tie the knot on December 16, later this year. Speculations were doing the rounds; however, putting all the gossips to an end, the ace Indian shuttler has finally confirmed the news.

Speaking to The Times of India about her relationship with badminton player Kashyap, Nehwal said, “In the competitive world that we live in, it is difficult to get close to someone. But somehow we both found it very easy to talk to each other.” Saina Nehwal & Parupalli Kashyap Pictures Together! Badminton Players Set to Marry in December, Wedding Date Leaked As per Reports.

Nehwal further added that she didn’t find it any difficult to break the news to her parents as they already had an idea with what is brewing. She said, “I didn't have to tell them. We used to be together most of the time, and my parents also travelled with me, so they understood who I was close to.” PBL Auction 2018: Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, and Carolina Marin Bag Hefty Deals at Premier Badminton League, Season 4.

Saina Nehwal revealed that the duo was dating for ten years, and had postponed the marriage plans to focus on their respective careers. The 28-year-old Nehwal said that they started seeing other back in 2007, where the duo had begun their training with Pullela Gopichand.

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