India's shuttlers at London 2012

Saina Nehwal will look to make up for the disappointment of missing out on a medal at Beijing in the 2012 London Games; while Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa would also want to come away with a medal in the women's doubles. Here's a profile of the Indian badminton contingent for the London Olympics.

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Ashwini Ponnappa is participating in her first Olympic Games, and will partner Jwala Gutta in the women's doubles. Ashwini plays a waiting game, but is quick to pounce on opportunities that come her away. She also covers the court well and has one of the most powerful smashes in the game.
Ashwini Ponnappa is participating in her first Olympic Games, and will partner Jwala Gutta in the women's doubles. Ashwini plays a waiting game, but is quick to pounce on opportunities that come her away. She also covers the court well and has one of the most powerful smashes in the game.