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September 18, 2026 3:19 PM

PM Modi shares PV Sindhu’s article on expanding opportunities for Indians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article by ace badminton player P. V. Sindhu reflecting on the expansion of opportunities for a new generation of Indians to pursue and realise their ambitions. A post shared by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on X said, “India has never lacked talent. What was often missing were opportunities and pathways to realise big dreams. In her insightful piece, PV Sindhu reflects on how the last 12 years have changed this, enabling a new generati...

July 26, 2026 2:13 PM

”Nari Shakti’ brought glory to the nation’: PM Modi hails PV Sindhu, Indian women’s cricket team for scripting history

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent participating in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and lauded the recent achievements of Indian athletes, highlighting victories in badminton, women's cricket and other sporting disciplines. Addressing the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister wished success for Indian athletes competing at the Games. "The Commonwealth Games began in Glasgow, just a few days ago. Ev...

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...

July 17, 2026 1:26 PM

PV Sindhu enters Japan Open semifinals after Okuhara withdraws

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu advanced to the semi-finals of the Japan Open 2026 badminton tournament after Japan's former world champion Nozomi Okuhara withdrew from their women's singles quarter-final, according to Olympics.com. The quarter-final at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium was called off before play began. Okuhara, currently ranked world No. 11, had reached the last eight after top seed An Se-young of the Republic of Korea withdrew from their pre-quarterfinal match. World No....

June 2, 2026 10:03 PM

Indonesia Open 2026: PV Sindhu, Arjun-Hariharan advance with opening round wins

Back in the top 10 of BWF world rankings, PV Sindhu kicked off her Indonesia Open 2026 with a 25-23, 21-16 win over Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan at the Istora Senayan stadium in Jakarta on Tuesday. The former world champion had to push herself, finally winning with scores of 25-23 and 21-16 in 51 minutes. She won the closely contested first game with her aggressive playing style and carried that energy into the second game to secure a straight-sets victory. Sindhu now faces a tough chal...

May 13, 2026 3:19 PM

Thailand Open: Sindhu, Srikanth sail through; Ayush Shetty exits

India had a mixed outing at the Thailand Open on Wednesday, with P.V. Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth advancing to the second round in contrasting styles, while youngster Ayush Shetty bowed out after a battling performance. Former world champion Sindhu made a dominant start to her campaign, brushing aside Chinese Taipei’s Tung Ciou-Tong 21-9, 21-12 in just 33 minutes. The sixth seed dictated terms from the outset, combining sharp placement with aggressive movement to register one of her quickest ...

March 1, 2026 4:10 PM

PV Sindhu stranded at Dubai airport amid Middle East crisis

India's double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu said that she was left stranded at Dubai airport on her way to the All England Open badminton tournament after the flight operations were suspended in the city as a result of the ongoing conflict in the region. Explosions were heard across the Gulf as Iran responded to U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, with blasts in the United Arab Emirates' capital of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, leading to Dubai International Airport suspending all flights. “To everyone who h...

January 23, 2026 4:51 PM

Sindhu, Kohli salute Saina Nehwal as badminton great confirms retirement

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and former India cricket captain Virat Kohli paid tribute to Saina Nehwal after the former world No. 1 confirmed her retirement from professional badminton, bringing to an end a career that transformed the sport’s landscape in India. Saina, who last competed at the BWF Singapore Open in 2023, formally acknowledged her retirement during a recent podcast, saying she had stepped away on her own terms and did not feel the need for an official announcement. �...

January 22, 2026 1:19 PM

Sindhu, Lakshya enter Indonesia Masters quarterfinals

Former world champion PV Sindhu and Paris Olympic semifinalist Lakshya Sen reached the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Masters after securing comfortable wins in their respective second-round matches here on Thursday. Sindhu clinched a 21-19, 21-18 victory over Denmark’s Line Kjaerfeldt in her pre-quarterfinal in 43 minutes, while Lakshya registered a 21-10, 21-11 win over Hong Kong’s Jason Gunawan in a match lasting a little over half an hour. This was Sindhu’s sixth win over Kjaerfeldt ...