Sports Desk: India's badminton star Saina Nehwal, who won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, was given a rousing welcome upon her arrival in India. Saina said it was her dream to win gold, but she was happy to return with a bronze.

 

"It's just unbelievable, I am speechless. I am happy that I actually did what I promised and believed in. It is a dream to win gold, but I am happy that at least I have a bronze and am the first Indian to win a badminton Olympic medal," she said.

 

Flanked by her Coach P Gopichand and father Harvir Nehwal, Saina addressed a press conference and shared her thoughts and feelings after the victory. Saina displayed the bronze medal she has won. She revealed that even though she looked normal outside, she was jumping with joy from inside.

 

Saina said she has promised Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh that she would return with a gold medal next time. "There is nothing bigger than standing on the podium with an Olympic medal. That's life for me," she said when talked about her hard work and efforts.