Saina Nehwal, being ranked as world's third badminton player is rewarded with Rs 25 lakh by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K. Rosaiah on Wednesday. She has been rewarded for winning three international titles in a row and being ranked world number three.

Saina was given the prize when she appeared at Rosaiah office in the evening.

Chief Minister greets the champion and said that you are wonderful player and you had made our country proud particularly Andhra Pradesh and our best wishes are always with you.

He also said that very soon Saina would hold world's first rank in badminton. He offered Saina a bouquet and a shawl and portrays Saina as a role model for so many upcoming players.

Saina has won three consequent badminton titles in the Indonesian Open Super Series on Sunday and had made her hat-trick in three weeks. To reach the world's third rank she had won the Indian Open Grand Prix and the Singapore Open Super Series.

Recognizing all her achievements, Haryana Badminton Association on Tuesday declared a cash award of Rs. 5 lakh for Hisar-born Saina, whereas on the other hand a cheque of Rs 1 lakh is offered by Andhra Pradesh Badminton Association.