India's top woman badminton player Saina Nehwal will become the country's highest paid sportsperson, besides cricketers, after signing a $7.5 million contract with a sports management firm, according to a media report.
The Indian Express reported on Wednesday that Nehwal, who won
"I'm happy and looking forward to start a working relationship with Rhiti. With Rhiti's background and credibility, they know how to balance things and that is a big plus point," Nehwal was quoted as saying.
She becomes one of the world's best-earning badminton players.
Chinese men's singles gold medallist Lin Dan reportedly earns about Rs.12.8 crore annually in net earnings, while Malaysian Lee Chong Wei takes home Rs. 8.7 crore approximately, the paper said.
They will now look after Nehwal's brand associations, corporate profile, patents and digital rights, images and all other commercial rights exclusively.
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