Saina Nehwal reconnects with Kashyap Parupalli two weeks following their public split, expressing that 'occasionally, distance offers valuable lessons...'
Two celebrated Indian badminton players, Saina Nehwal and Kashyap Parupalli, announced their separation in July 2025. The couple, who first met at a badminton camp in 1997 and began training together in Hyderabad in 2002, shared a bond that grew through regular training under Pullela Gopichand at the academy. Their relationship developed into a romantic one around 2004-2005 and culminated in their marriage on December 14, 2018.
The separation was publicly revealed by Saina on July 13, 2025, via an Instagram post accompanied by a picture of herself and Kashyap. In the post, she cited “peace, growth, and healing” as the reasons for their decision to part ways. The official separation took place on July 14, 2025.
Key Timeline Details
- 1997: Saina and Kashyap first met at a badminton camp.
- 2002: They began training together regularly in Hyderabad.
- 2004-2005: They started dating during their time at the Gopichand academy.
- 2007: Their relationship strengthened while traveling for international events.
- December 14, 2018: They got married privately.
- July 13, 2025: Saina announced their separation via Instagram.
- July 14, 2025: Official separation took place.
Distinguished Careers
Both Saina Nehwal and Kashyap Parupalli had distinguished careers in badminton. Saina Nehwal, an Olympic bronze medallist and former world number one, won a bronze medal in badminton at the London 2012 Olympics, making her the first Indian woman to do so. She is also the first Indian woman to achieve the world No. 1 ranking in badminton.
Kashyap Parupalli, now 38, retired from professional badminton in 2024 and moved into coaching. He currently works closely with India's singles players, including Guru Sai Dutt. Kashyap reached the quarterfinals at the 2012 London Olympics, marking a first for an Indian male shuttler. His last public social media post before the announcement was a friendly photo at a festival in the Netherlands, hours prior to Saina's announcement.
Post-Separation
There is no publicly reported reconciliation after the July 2025 announcement, and the separation appears to be final based on available information at this time. Saina Nehwal last played competitively at the 2023 Singapore Open, while Kashyap Parupalli, now focused on coaching, continues to work with India's rising badminton talent.
[1] Saina Nehwal's Instagram post announcing separation. (2025, July 13). Retrieved from https://www.instagram.com/p/CjcPpUYj9hX/
[2] Parupalli Kashyap announces separation from Saina Nehwal. (2025, July 14). Retrieved from https://www.ndtv.com/sports/badminton/parupalli-kashyap-announces-separation-from-saina-nehwal-3362032
[3] Parupalli Kashyap's last social media post before separation announcement. (2025, July 12). Retrieved from https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/badminton/story/parupalli-kashyap-last-social-media-post-before-separation-announcement-1916305-2025-07-13
- Despite their professional achievements in the sports world, Saina Nehwal and Kashyap Parupalli, once a celebrated Indian badminton couple, parted ways in July 2025, citing a desire for peace, growth, and healing.
- Following his retirement from professional badminton in 2024, Kashyap Parupalli transitioned into coaching, focusing on the development of India's rising badminton talent in the finance-driven realm of Defi, where he currently works alongside Guru Sai Dutt.
