Indian badminton icon and Padma Bhushan awardee Saina Nehwal with Denmark’s legendary shuttler and world-champion Peter Gade, were the face of The Legends’ Vision — Legacy Tour India. The event was a global initiative aimed at badminton’s global growth through community, junior-level development, and local partnerships.
Saina was the newest addition to the Legends list joining Carolina Marín making her a part of this initiative for the first time.
The tour made its way back to India after eight years, scheduled in New Delhi on November 23 and 24, 2025, at Siri Fort Sports Complex. The two-day event witnessed badminton legends and communities coming together on the same platform and act as a source of inspiration for fostering the next generation.
A glimpse into the two-day event
Day 1 (23 November)
The opening day saw an interactive sessions with Saina Nehwal and Peter Gade who are joined by the Legends’ Vision Ambassadors. The session provided a platform for the junior talents to the on-court experience. The event then follows with the official launch of ‘A Racquet’s Second Life’ in India.
Day 2 (24 November)
The second day saw some high energy treatment for the Delhi NCR fans who got the chance to meet Saina and Peter at the selected Yonex Sunrise stores. The event was conducted live donations and will provide some help for beginners looking to begin their badminton journey.
Saina and Peter words on the initiative
Expressing her opinion about the Legends’ Vision initiative and ‘A Racquet’s Second Life’, Indian women’s badminton icon Saina Nehwal said, “I am delighted to bring The Legends’ Vision to my home country again.”
She added, “Badminton has given me everything in life, and it is always special to return to the court in a way that inspires young players. ‘A Racquet’s Second Life’ is a meaningful initiative because it reminds us that even the smallest contribution can spark a big dream. If a racquet can help a child discover the joy of badminton, then we are already building a stronger and more inclusive future for the sport.”
Meanwhile men’s badminton icon Peter Gade talked about working with Saina and shared his thoughts on the initiative. He said, “It’s a privilege to work with Saina Nehwal to build something meaningful in India. This programme has always been about giving back to the global badminton community, and I’m proud to see the message continue to grow.
“Meeting young players and fans, and supporting A Racquet’s Second Life, reflects what The Legends’ Vision stands for – empowering the next generation and ensuring the love for badminton reaches every corner of the world.”
(Inputs sourced from NDTV)
