PV SINDHU: India's greatest women Olympian

One of the world's top badminton players is PV Sindhu. Her two individual Olympic gold made her the first Indian woman to do so. Additionally, she received the Padma Bhushan Award at an early age.

Her Achievements:

Silver medal in 2016 Olympics

Sindhu created history in the Rio Olympics 2016 after she managed to seal her spot in the final of the women’s singles. Sindhu defeated Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara 21-19, 21-10. In the summit clash, Sindhu faced then two-time world champion and world No. 1 Carolina Marin. Sindhu conceded 19-21, 21-12, 21-15 defeat and secured the silver medal.

Bronze medal in 2020 Olympics

Sindhu pulled off a brilliant display in the bronze medal match against Chinese opponent He Bingjiao at the Tokyo Olympics. Sindhu secured a convincing 21-13, 21-15 victory to clinch the bronze medal.

Gold medal in 2019 World Championships

The Hyderabad-born shuttler achieved another historic feat after outclassing Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in the final of the 2019 BWF World Championships. Sindhu became the first Indian to win the championships since its inception in 1977. In the final, Sindhu bagged a comfortable 21-7, 21-7 victory to win the prestigious gold medal. Moreover, this win also helped her in matching two-time Olympic gold medallist Zhang Ning’s record of five medals at the event.

Silver medal at 2018 Asian Games

Sindhu had earned 21-17, 15-21, 21-10 wins against Japanese opponent Akane Yamaguchi to qualify for the historic final. Sindhu became the first Indian to reach the final of a singles event at the Asian Games. Unfortunately, in the summit clash, Sindhu endured a 13-21 16-21 defeat to Chinese Taipei’s Tzu Ying and had to be satisfied with a silver medal.

Silver medal at 2018 Commonwealth Games

Sindhu overcame defending champion Michelle Li in the semifinals of the 2018 Commonwealth Game. Sindhu defeated her Canadian opponent in straight games 21-18, 21-8 to set up the final clash with Saina Nehwal. In the final, Sindhu conceded a defeat against Nehwal and had to be satisfied with a silver medal.

Gold medal - Commonwealth Games 2022

PV Sindhu brought an end to her long wait for a golden triumph at Commonwealth Games as she defeated Canada's Michelle Li 21-15, 21-13 in the women's singles final to clinch her maiden single gold medal at the 2022 Games on Monday. Sindhu had missed out on gold in the 2018 edition in Gold Coast after losing against Saina Nehwal in the final. 

The badminton player turns 27 years old last month, so we thought of sharing some reasons why we all love her, beyond her badminton skills.

Ethnic Wear

We are constantly amazed by the number of photos PV Sindhu posts of herself wearing traditional attire on her Instagram feed. She has posted a number of pictures of herself sporting stylish suits and lehengas while offering helpful styling advice. In 2019, she also made her runway debut at Lakme Fashion Week. The badminton player is a slay on the court and the ramp.

Speaks for Women

PV Sindhu continues to advocate for women's rights. In a CNN interview, she stated "Nobody should believe that women are weak and men are powerful. Women are capable of doing everything they set their minds to."

With the latest trend

The badminton player is renowned for her dance abilities as well. She posted numerous amusing videos of herself on Instagram, and they immediately gained popularity. She has uploaded videos of herself dancing to songs like Mayakirriye and Kacha Badam.

Perseverance

PV Sindhu joined the BWF World Top 20 at the age of 17. Her accomplishments are amazing, but getting there required a lot of perseverance. When she was only eight years old, she started playing badminton. She has won multiple titles, including the Under 10 divisions at the All India Championships.

Happy To Let Us Into Her life

PV Sindhu frequently publishes updates on her Instagram feed, updating her followers on what's happening in her life. Her social media feed is a lively space with videos of her dancing, stylish photos, sporting events, and more continue reading...