PV Sindhu Wins World Badminton Championships Gold!

PV Sindhu has become the first Indian to win a World Championships gold medal on Sunday in Basel! After suffering losses for the past three years, the champ was at her best in today’s match and changed her silver into gold! Sindhu took just 38 minutes to outperform former champion Nozomi Okuhara of Japan 21-7, 21-7 in a one-sided final. After winning, Sindhu said with happiness that she has lost twice and now, winning is very important for her and she thanked everyone who supported her. And more interesting thing is that today is Sindhu mother’s birthday. “I dedicate this medal to my mother it is her birthday. A big thanks to my coach Gopichand and Kim Ji Hyun (Korean coach and my support staff,” Sindhu said. Isn’t it a wonderful gift that makes her mother proud!

From sports stars to politicians, many celebs congratulated Sindhu on her achievement. "The stupendously talented @Pvsindhu1 makes India proud again! Congratulations to her for winning the Gold at the BWF World Championships. The passion and dedication with which she’s pursued badminton is inspiring. PV Sindhu’s success will inspire generations of players,” PM Narendra Modi tweeted. “Historical achievement by an exceptional player! Congratulations to PV Sindhu for winning the first-ever gold medal for India in BWF World Badminton Championships. Her historic win will inspire many young girls to actively participate in sports,” Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh tweeted.

“Wow two medals in world championship assured!! Well done and keep going!! @Pvsindhu1 @saiprneeth92. A first for men’s singles after Prakash sir!! Amazing!!!” Gutta Jwala, a Badminton player said. “Congratulations to @Pvsindhu1 for the first-ever world championships gold medal from India,” Saina Nehwal tweeted. Sindhu’s Twitter handle is filled with congratulatory messages within no time. And now Sindhu is busy in thanking each and every one!

The stupendously talented @Pvsindhu1 makes India proud again!

Congratulations to her for winning the Gold at the BWF World Championships. The passion and dedication with which she’s pursued badminton is inspiring.

PV Sindhu’s success will inspire generations of players.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 25, 2019

Historical achievement by an exceptional player!

Congratulations to PV Sindhu for winning the first-ever gold medal for India in BWF World Badminton Championships.

Her historic win will inspire many young girls to actively participate in sports. @Pvsindhu1
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 25, 2019