Saina Nehwal kisses her bronze medal of the badminton women's singles at the 2012 Summer Olympics. AP

Gold medalist Li Xuerui, center, silver medalist Wang Yihan, left, both from China, and bronze medalist Saina Nehwal of India, pose at the podium of the badminton women's singles at the 2012 Summer Olympics. AP

Saina became the first Indian to win an Olympics medal in the badminton. AP

Saina Nehwal won the bronze as China's Xin Wang forfeited the match with a knee injury. AP

Wang won the first game 21-18 and was leading the second 1-0. AP

Wang, a former World No.1 and current No.2, hurt her knee when she landed heavily on her right knee following a jump smash. AP

Saina's father Harvir Singh said she deserved the medal for her sheer commitment to the game. AP

China's Wang Xin plays against India's Saina Nehwal in a women's singles badminton bronze medal match of the 2012 Summer Olympics. AP