shot-button
Subscription Subscription
Home > Sports News > Other Sports News > Article > Modi Amitabh Sachin Sehwag and others heap praise on PV Sindhu

Modi, Amitabh, Sachin, Sehwag and others heap praise on PV Sindhu

Updated on: 18 September,2017 02:45 PM IST  |  New Delhi
PTI |

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar today congratulated star India shuttler P V Sindhu for winning the Korea Open Super Series title in Seoul

Modi, Amitabh, Sachin, Sehwag and others heap praise on PV Sindhu

India
India's Pusarla V. Sindhu celebrates after her victory against Japan's Nozomi Okuhara during the women's singles final match at the Korea Open Badminton Superseries in Seoul on September 17, 2017. Pic/AFP


Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar today congratulated star India shuttler P V Sindhu for winning the Korea Open Super Series title in Seoul.


Sindhu defeated world champion Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in a thrilling summit clash to clinch the women's singles title 22-20 11-21 20-18 in an energy-sapping contest that lasted an hour and 23 minutes.


Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi

"Congratulations to @Pvsindhu1 on emerging victorious in the Korea Open Super Series. India is immensely proud of her accomplishment: PM," the PMO India wrote on its twitter handle.

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore also tweeted, saying: "What a brilliant game by @PVSindhu1! Congrats on winning #KoreaSS! India is proud of you! May the victories never stop coming!"

With this victory, the 22-year-old shuttler has avenged her World Championships final defeat to the same opponent and Tendulkar termed her win as a "victory like none other".

Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar

"You tried, you failed, you believed and in the end you are an inspiration for the nation! A victory like none other," Tendulkar tweeted.

Former India batsman Virender Sehwag called Sindhu a "legend" after she clinched her third Superseries title.

"At 22 Pusarla Venkata Sindhu is a legend. What a player! Congratulations on this stunning finals win. Most breathtaking badminton @Pvsindhu1," Sehwag tweeted.

Another former India cricketer VVS Laxman said that Sindhu and Okuhara's rivalry was turning out to be one of the greatest of all time.

"#SindhuVsOkuhara is turning out to be 1 of the great sporting rivalries. Many congrats to @Pvsindhu1 for an exceptional victory in the finals."

Star boxer Vijender Singh also congratulated Sindhu, saying the entire country is proud of her achievement.

"She Believed She Could, So She Did. Congrats @Pvsindhu1 First Indian To Win. India Is Proud of You," Vijender said.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK