The Indian badminton women’s team kicked off their Uber Cup campaign with a win after beating Spain 3-2 at Aarhus, Denmark, on Sunday.The Indians were touted to make a blazing start with Saina Nehwal opening the proceedings. But the London Olympics bronze medalist had to concede the match to Clara Azurmendi after retiring due to a groin strain. Saina Nehwal lost the opening game 20-22. However, Malvika Bansod and other youngsters rose to the occasion to help India post a win.Speaking to journalists and the BWF after the match, Saina Nehwal said she was taken by surprise over her injury. She said:"There was a sudden catch in my groin and I was surprised at how it happened. I was trying to get back into my rhythm, but, I couldn't get it and ultimately had to give it up as it was hurting."Saina Nehwal said she would give it time before she decides on a future course of action."Let me see how it goes for the next three or four days. There are two more matches. I don't want to make any sudden decisions on it. The body feels good but the groin issue has to go." View this post on Instagram A post shared by SAINA NEHWAL (@nehwalsaina)Saina Nehwal lauded the courts and the conditions at the venue and said there was no drift at all, although it was a tad on the slower side.Malvika takes pride in win after Saina Nehwal's false start India's Malvika Basod, however, restored parity soon after Saina Nehwal's match, beating Beatriz Corrales 21-13, 21-15.Malvika said she felt great to be playing in the Uber Cup for India and said she took a lot of pride in her win as it helped India come back on level terms. She said:"It was a great feeling. This was the first point for India. We were down 0-1 and I made it 1-1. It was a moment of pride for me. I am playing at such a big level for the first time and it feels great to be able to score a point for India."However, Indian doubles pair Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy lost to Clara Azurmendi and Beatriz Corrales 18-21, 21-14, 17-21.The Indians forced the decider after losing the first game but lost momentum to end the day on a losing note. However, it didn't impact the overall tie as India had taken an unassailable 3-1 win by then. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Badminton World Federation (@bwf.official)Ashwini said they were done in by a plethora of unforced errors. She explained:"There were too many unforced errors and at this level you can't afford to do that. They (Clara and Corrales) played well, they got a lot of shots and they were consistent."Sikki Reddy said getting back to the drawing board and preparing for the upcoming tie is key to overcoming the loss. She said:"Overall, we played to our plans. They were lucky. Everything went well for them. We have to focus, forget this and prepare well."Also read: I’m really excited to play in Thomas Cup for first time and I hope to do well for India: Kiran George