Olympic Icon Ms. Saina Nehwal Inspires Future Leaders at Catalyst 2026

22 July 2026   ExpoInn Suites & Convention, Greater Noida

I Business Institute (IBI) proudly welcomed Olympic medallist Ms. Saina Nehwal as the Chief Guest at Catalyst 2026 – The 50-Day Orientation Programme, marking an inspiring beginning for the PGDM Batch 2026–28.
One of India's most celebrated sporting icons, Ms. Nehwal shared her remarkable journey of perseverance, discipline, resilience, and excellence, encouraging students to embrace challenges, remain focused on their goals, and strive for success with determination. Her interaction with the new batch left students inspired to adopt a winning mindset in both their academic and professional lives.
Addressing the gathering, she emphasized that true success is built through consistency, hard work, self-belief, and the courage to overcome setbacks—qualities that are equally essential in sports and corporate leadership.
Ms. Saina Nehwal is India's first woman World No. 1 in badminton, an Olympic Bronze Medallist, Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist, BWF World Championships Silver Medallist, and recipient of the Arjuna Award, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Padma Shri, and Padma Bhushan.