Aspiring women athletes would now be scared: Saina Nehwal on SAI suicide attempt case

New Delhi: Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal on Thursday expressed shock over the incident where four women athletes attempted suicide at Sports Authority of India (SAI) hostel in Kerala and said that the incident would make an impact on the aspiring athletes.

Speaking to ANI, Saina said, "It's very tragic. All those aspiring women athletes would now be scared to do so."

A young girl athlete died and three others were left in a serious condition after they consumed a poisonous fruit here, a Kerala Police official said on Thursday.

One of the girls, who is in serious condition, is a gold medalist of the recently held 35th National Games here.

It was on Wednesday night that the girls were found poisoned in the SAI women's hostel. They were rushed to the General Hospital and then to Medical College Hospital.

According to reports, students took the extreme step as they couldn’t bear the humiliation by the trainer after they were reportedly found in an inebriated state.

(With Agency inputs)