Saina Nehwal - Badminton Top up Five in World

'I'm a gadget freak'

Badminton ace Saina Nehwal, who recently broke 

into the top-five worlde rankings, tells us how she

juggles hectic tournaments and regular practice,

and still manages to have a lofe

She'sjust 20, and yet she has carved a niche for herself on both the national and international badminton circuits through sheer hard work and passion for the game."Since the beginning, I've tried to keep the fun quotient alive while playing the game. Though I have reached the top five this year, I want to break into the top three soon. My target this year is to play fewer tournaments and focus more on bigger events, like the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games," says Saina.

           With so many tournaments, tours and a rigid fitness regime, does she get enough time for herself, her friends and family? "When you are fully devoted to your game, it's difficult to stay connected to your friends and relatives. But that issue has now been taken care of, as I now use a Nokia E72, which helps me keep in touch with everyone all the time," Saina says. Confessing that she's a gadget freak, she adds, "I'm a big gadget fan. I own a laptop, a camera and the Nokia E72, i've loved the brand since I was a kid. Now, my association with Nokia has become very strong, as it helps me juggle my personal and professional life with utmost ease."

       Talking about the best featured that have made her so brand loyal, Saina says, "The E72's mobile e-mail feature hilps me to check my mail on the go, and I don't need to carry a laptop everywhere. I can even set tup to 10 e-mail accounts on the home screen of my handset." Since she's on tour all over the world. the navigator in the handset appeals to her a lot, too. "The especially when I'm dining out. I'm also looking forward to its instant Messaging (IM) service, which will come to India soon." she adds.