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July 19, 2026 5:32 PM

PM Modi congratulates PV Sindhu on scripting history with maiden Japan Open title; shuttler thanks PM for unwavering support to Indian sport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu after she scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Japan Open, defeating home favourite and world No. 3 Akane Yamaguchi in the women's singles final of the BWF Super 750 tournament in Tokyo. In a post on X, the Prime Minister hailed Sindhu's achievement as a landmark moment for Indian badminton. "A historic feat for Indian badminton! Congratulations to PV Sindhu for emerging victoriou...

July 19, 2026 2:35 PM

PV Sindhu ends title drought with historic maiden Japan Open crown, beats Akane Yamaguchi in final

Two-time Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu ended a title drought of more than two years by defeating home favourite and world No. 3 Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 to win her maiden Japan Open women's singles title at the BWF Super 750 tournament on Sunday. With the victory at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Sindhu became the first Indian shuttler to win the prestigious Japan Open. The triumph also marked her first BWF Super 750 title and her biggest success since winning the BWF World Championships...

September 30, 2025 6:33 PM

Alcaraz outclasses Fritz to secure Japan Open title

World number one Carlos Alcaraz wore down Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-4 in the Japan Open final on Tuesday to win his eighth title of a spectacular year and further cement his status as a dominant force in the men's game. Victory also earned Alcaraz revenge for a stunning loss to Fritz at the Laver Cup team event in San Francisco this month, the Spaniard's first defeat by the American in four clashes, which came shortly after his triumphant U.S. Open campaign. The 22-year-old had endured a scare after ...