Tokyo Olympics: Taapsee Pannu shares encouraging post for PV Sindhu, Pooja Rani
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Taapsee Pannu shares encouraging post for PV Sindhu, Pooja Rani

India TV News  

India's gold medal hopes in women's singles badminton went up in smoke on Saturday after PV Sindhu lost her semifinal to Tai Tzu-Ying. Likewise, Indian boxer Pooja Rani lost her quarterfinal bout in women's middleweight category to second seed and 2016 Rio Olympics bronze medallist Li Qian of China by unanimous decision on the same day. On the work front, Taapsee was most recently seen playing the lead in Vinil Mathew's "Haseen Dillruba", a crime drama that also featured Vikrant Massey and Harshvardhan Rane. Apart from this, she will be seen in the upcoming film "Blurr", which will be bankrolled by her newly-announced production company Outsider Films.

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Sindhu, Lakshya top singles draws in Syed Modi badminton
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Sindhu, Lakshya top singles draws in Syed Modi badminton

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: Changes is the topic of discussion in Indian badminton, especially the future of women’s singles since two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion PV Sindhu’s exit in the Paris Olympics last 16 stage. 19, Sindhu will seek home comfort as she chases a third title in the Syed Modi India International starting on Tuesday at the Uttar Pradesh Badminton …

INTERVIEW | ‘Success is a rollercoaster ride’: Badminton star Ashwini Ponnappa
1 month ago

INTERVIEW | ‘Success is a rollercoaster ride’: Badminton star Ashwini Ponnappa

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: She made India beam with pride as she donned gold medals at podiums across the world, including the Commonwealth Games. Indeed, Indian badminton star Ashwini Ponnappa came up with one ‘smash’ ing performance after another to emerge triumphant in several arenas across the world. A guest at Victor’s opening of India’s first Experience Centre Store in Hyderabad, the champion …

Prakash Padukone gets pasting from Ashwini Ponnappa for slamming Lakshya Sen: ‘First ones to take credit for wins…’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Prakash Padukone gets pasting from Ashwini Ponnappa for slamming Lakshya Sen: ‘First ones to take credit for wins…’

Hindustan Times  

Ashwini Ponnappa, India's doubles badminton player, lashed out at the legendary Prakash Padukone for his strict comments on India shuttler Lakshya Sen's missing out on a medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Ashwini Ponnappa lashed out at Prakash Padukone for criticising Lakshya Sen for missing out on a bronze medal at Paris Olympics Even in the bronze medal match against …

Indian badminton star Ashwini Ponnappa announces retirement after playing her ‘last Olympics‘
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian badminton star Ashwini Ponnappa announces retirement after playing her ‘last Olympics‘

The Hindu  

Indian badminton stalwart Ashwini Ponnappa on July 30 broke down in tears, announcing she played her last Olympics after she and her partner Tanisha Crasto suffered their third straight loss in the women's doubles competition of the Paris Games. "This will be my last, but Tanisha has a long way to go," said 34-year-old Ashwini, who was playing in her …

PV Sindhu loses to China’s Wang Zhi Yi in Malaysia Masters badminton final
6 months, 4 weeks ago

PV Sindhu loses to China’s Wang Zhi Yi in Malaysia Masters badminton final

Hindustan Times  

Leading 11-3 in the decider, PV Sindhu was well on her way to her first title in almost two years. PV Sindhu leaves after losing the Women's Singles quarterfinal badminton match But China’s Wang Zhi Yi wasn’t done yet. That rally – the first point after change of ends that gave Sindhu’s younger Chinese rival advantage in terms of drift …

Badminton Asia Team Championships: Indian women edge out Japan to qualify for maiden final
10 months, 1 week ago

Badminton Asia Team Championships: Indian women edge out Japan to qualify for maiden final

The Hindu  

Indian women shuttlers’ dream run continued as they progressed to their first-ever final at the Badminton Asia Team Championships after edging out two-time former champions Japan 3-2 in a thrilling semifinal on Saturday. 53 Ashmita Chaliha and the 17-year-old Anmol Kharb registered stunning wins in the first doubles and second and deciding singles to take India through to the summit …

Asian Games | Prannoy battles to ensure a medal, Sindhu bows out in quarterfinals
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games | Prannoy battles to ensure a medal, Sindhu bows out in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Prannoy battled his way into the semifinal of the men’s singles with a thrilling three-game win over Malaysia Lee Zii Jia to assure India a badminton medal, but it was curtains for P.V. Prannoy’s medal will be the first in men’s singles at the Asian Games since Syed Modi’s bronze in the 1982 edition in New Delhi. It was Bingjiao …

Asian Games 2023: Annu Rani, Parul Chaudhary win gold in track and field as India’s women athletes enjoy purple patch
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Annu Rani, Parul Chaudhary win gold in track and field as India’s women athletes enjoy purple patch

The Hindu  

The 3000m steeplechase is one of the hardest events in athletics. To win silver in that and then recover, in less than 24 hours, to go one better and win gold in a gruelling 5000m speak volumes about Parul Chaudhary’s fitness and determination as the Indian added a third gold to India’s athletics tally here on Monday. 🥇 India's Annu …

Champion at 19, Ashwini Ponnappa Ready for Another Splash at CWG
2 years, 5 months ago

Champion at 19, Ashwini Ponnappa Ready for Another Splash at CWG

News 18  

Gearing up for her fourth Commonwealth Games, India’s doubles exponent Ashwini Ponnappa is now a different player from the 19-year-old who claimed a historic women’s doubles gold on debut 12 years ago. It was with Jwala Gutta that Ashwini earned India’s first women’s doubles gold medal at the Delhi Commonwealth Games, where the team also claimed a silver. However, the …

Singapore Open: PV Sindhu Crowned Champion
2 years, 5 months ago

Singapore Open: PV Sindhu Crowned Champion

News 18  

Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu reigned supreme in Singapore as she beat Wang Zhi Yi of China to clinch the Singapore Open title. Sindhu kept chiselling away at the lead but, ultimately came up short in the game as Zhi Yi held on to her advantage and saw the game out. Zhi Yi claimed the initial points of the decider, …

PV Sindhu Turns 27: Five Unforgettable Achievements of Indian Badminton Star
2 years, 5 months ago

PV Sindhu Turns 27: Five Unforgettable Achievements of Indian Badminton Star

News 18  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PV SINDHU: One of the most successful sportspersons PV Sindhu is the only Indian woman to clinch two Olympic medals. Sindhu conceded 19-21, 21-12, 21-15 defeat and secured silver medal. Gold medal in 2019 World ChampionshipsThe Hyderabad-born shuttler achieved another historic feat after outclassing Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in the final of the 2019 BWF World Championships. Silver …

Sindhu, Prannoy lose in Malaysia Open quarterfinals
2 years, 5 months ago

Sindhu, Prannoy lose in Malaysia Open quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu crashed out in the women's singles quarterfinals of the Malaysia Open Super 750 badminton after losing to nemesis Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in a hard-fought three-game contest in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Sindhu, seeded seventh, squandered a game lead to lose 13-21, 21-15, 21-13 to the second seed Tai, a silver medallist at …

Badminton Asia Championships: Sindhu Enters Semis, Satwik-Chirag Exit in Quarters
2 years, 7 months ago

Badminton Asia Championships: Sindhu Enters Semis, Satwik-Chirag Exit in Quarters

News 18  

Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu eked out a thrilling win over China’s He Bing Jiao to enter the women’s singles semifinals of the Badminton Asia Championships in Manila on Friday. The fourth-seeded Sindhu, who had claimed a bronze in the 2014 Gimcheon edition, got the better of the fifth seeded Chinese 21-9, 13-21, 21-19 in a quarterfinal match that …

2021 Year In Sports: Stars of Tokyo Olympics - From Neeraj Chopra and PV Sindhu to to Ariarne Titmus and Tom Daley
2 years, 11 months ago

2021 Year In Sports: Stars of Tokyo Olympics - From Neeraj Chopra and PV Sindhu to to Ariarne Titmus and Tom Daley

The Hindu  

From Neeraj Chopra winning India's first ever gold medal in athletics to South Korea's An San doing the triple in recurve archery, here is a look at the top stars of Tokyo Olympics: INDIA'S HONOUR LIST: Neeraj Chopra Neeraj Chopra won India's first-ever athletics gold medal in the javelin throw final with his second throw of 87.58m. Indian men's and …

BWF World Championship: PV Sindhu seals berth in quarterfinals; beats Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-14 21-18
3 years ago

BWF World Championship: PV Sindhu seals berth in quarterfinals; beats Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-14 21-18

Hindustan Times  

PV Sindhu cruised into the quarterfinals of the BWF World Championship, staying intact in her title defence as she defeated Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-14 21-18 in 48 minutes. Huelva: Pusarla Venkata Sindhu of India returns to Martina Repiska of Slovakia during their Woman's 2nd round badminton singles match at the BWF World Championships in Huelva, Spain. Sindhu had an imposing …

Taapsee Pannu, Anushka Sharma and others laud Aditi Ashok's performance at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Taapsee Pannu, Anushka Sharma and others laud Aditi Ashok's performance at Tokyo Olympics

India TV News  

Bollywood celebrities have praised Indian golfer Aditi Ashok for her commendable performance during the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. On Saturday, Aditi Ashok missed out on an Olympic medal after finishing at the 4th spot in the women's individual stroke play event. Hailing Aditi, actress Taapsee Pannu took to Twitter and wrote: "But she woke up an entire nation to a woman …

Tokyo Olympics: Coach told me podium finish is the most important thing, says PV Sindhu on winning bronze
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Coach told me podium finish is the most important thing, says PV Sindhu on winning bronze

India Today  

In an interview with India Today TV Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai, PV Sindhu revealed how her coach keeps her motivated amid tough times and staying away from the family was tough during the pandemic. "Mixed emotion, I don't know I am very happy--It's important to let go and keep yourself motivated," Sindhu opened up on losing the semi-final clash and …

Sindhu a sporting icon and one of India\'s greatest Olympians: Thakur
3 years, 4 months ago

Sindhu a sporting icon and one of India\'s greatest Olympians: Thakur

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday hailed P V Sindhu as a sporting icon and one of the “greatest Olympians” the country has ever produced after she returned to the country to a warm reception following her bronze-medal winning feat at the Tokyo Games. Sindhu on Sunday became the second Indian and first woman from the country to …

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu returns to warm reception
3 years, 4 months ago

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu returns to warm reception

India TV News  

The only Indian woman to win two Olympic medals, shuttler PV Sindhu on Tuesday received a warm welcome on her return to the country after claiming a bronze at the Tokyo Games. Reigning world champion Sindhu, who had won a silver at the Rio Games five years ago, walked out of the Indira Gandhi International Terminal amid a round of …

EXCLUSIVE: ‘PV Sindhu Coped With Pressure, Expectations and Did Remarkably Well’
3 years, 4 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: ‘PV Sindhu Coped With Pressure, Expectations and Did Remarkably Well’

News 18  

PV Sindhu enhanced her reputation as a big-tournament player by winning her second successive Olympic medal, never mind the colour of it. TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS – LIVE | FULL COVERAGE | INDIA IN FOCUS | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | MEDALS TALLY | PHOTOS | OFF THE FIELD | EBOOK The last tournament Sindhu played was the All England in March, …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: PV Sindhu's sincere encouragement left me in tears, reveals silver-medallist Tai Tzu Ying
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: PV Sindhu's sincere encouragement left me in tears, reveals silver-medallist Tai Tzu Ying

Firstpost  

Competing in her third Olympics, Tai Tzu finally stood atop the podium, finishing with a silver medal after going down to Chen Yu Fei of China 18-21 21-19 18-21 in the final on Sunday. Tokyo: Shattered after going down in the Olympics women’s singles final, world number one badminton player Tai Tzu Ying has revealed that Indian ace P V …

Sindhu hugged me, said she knows the feeling: Silver medalist Tai Tzu reveals Indian shuttler's gesture
3 years, 4 months ago

Sindhu hugged me, said she knows the feeling: Silver medalist Tai Tzu reveals Indian shuttler's gesture

India TV News  

Shattered after going down in the Olympics women's singles final, world number one badminton player Tai Tzu Ying has revealed that Indian ace P V Sindhu's words of encouragement after the medal ceremony left her in tears. Competing in her third Olympics, Tai Tzu finally stood atop the podium, finishing with a silver medal after going down to Chen Yu …

Tokyo Olympics: Who is PV Sindhu’s ‘Ecstatic’ Coach Park Tae-Sang Everyone is Talking About
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Who is PV Sindhu’s ‘Ecstatic’ Coach Park Tae-Sang Everyone is Talking About

News 18  

While an emotional PV Sindhu let out a loud screech when she beat China’s He Bing Jiao for bronze medal in Badminton women’s singles in Saturday, a louder screech by an even more emotional Park Tae-Sang in background was hard to miss. Sindhu created history becoming India’s most successful women Olympian and only the fourth shutter in women’s singles to …

Tokyo Olympics: Kept telling PV Sindhu to keep calm during bronze medal match, says coach Park Tae-Sang
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Kept telling PV Sindhu to keep calm during bronze medal match, says coach Park Tae-Sang

India Today  

PV Sindhu's coach Park Tae-sang admitted that he did feel a little nervous when he was asked to coach her considering she had already won an Olympic silver. Sindhu credited Park for helping her win bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, making her the first Indian woman to win two medals at the Games. "I'm really happy because this is …

Tokyo Olympics: PV Sindhu's sincere encouragement made me cry - Tai Tzu-Ying reveals emotional moment after medal ceremony
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: PV Sindhu's sincere encouragement made me cry - Tai Tzu-Ying reveals emotional moment after medal ceremony

India Today  

World No 1 women’s singled badminton player Tai Tzu-Ying of Taiwan lost the gold medal match to China’s Chen Yufei in a closely-contested match. After the medal ceremony on Sunday, Tai Tzu-Ying revealed how PV Sindhu’s words of encouragement made her cry a bit. “PV Sindhu hugged me and told me I know you are sick but you did very …

Sindhu India’s pride, one of our most outstanding Olympians: PM Modi
3 years, 4 months ago

Sindhu India’s pride, one of our most outstanding Olympians: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed ace badminton player P V Sindhu as India’s pride after she won bronze in the Tokyo Olympics. The reigning world champion became only the second Indian and the country’s first woman to win two Olympic medals, securing a bronze after a straight-game win over world No. Wrestler Sushil Kumar is the …

In ‘tears’ after semifinal loss, Sindhu gives her father the ‘gift’ he wished for
3 years, 4 months ago

In ‘tears’ after semifinal loss, Sindhu gives her father the ‘gift’ he wished for

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: P. V. Sindhu needed an extra dose of motivation following her semifinal loss at the Tokyo Games and that came from her father P. V. Ramana, whose wish for a “gift” was duly fulfilled by his world conquering daughter. Expressing his happiness over Sindhu securing her second successive Olympic medal, Ramana said here on Sunday said that he asked …

Badminton ace PV Sindhu's legend keeps growing
3 years, 4 months ago

Badminton ace PV Sindhu's legend keeps growing

India TV News  

The agony of failing to make the Olympics final, which PV Sindhu was expected to reach after all the titles she had won in the lead-up to Tokyo, was somewhat soothed on Sunday after she won bronze and became only the second Indian after wrestler Sushil Kumar -- and the first woman -- to earn two Olympic medals. Sindhu achieved …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'Medal is a medal', PV Sindhu's father proud of daughter's consecutive podium finishes
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'Medal is a medal', PV Sindhu's father proud of daughter's consecutive podium finishes

Firstpost  

Expressing his happiness over Sindhu securing her second successive Olympic medal, Ramana said said that he asked her to concentrate on her game against China’s Bing Jiao in the bronze medal play-off. Expressing his happiness over Sindhu securing her second successive Olympic medal, Ramana said here on Sunday said that he asked her to concentrate on her game against China’s …

Pullela Gopichand, Sachin Tendulkar lead tributes for PV Sindhu after her historic bronze
3 years, 4 months ago

Pullela Gopichand, Sachin Tendulkar lead tributes for PV Sindhu after her historic bronze

India TV News  

The country rejoiced at badminton ace P V Sindhu winning her second Olympic medal with the sports fraternity hailing her feat. India's lone individual Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra congratulated Sindhu and said "you make us super proud!!!" Chief national badminton coach Puellela Gopichand congratulated "awesome" Sindhu and credited her feat of winning two Olympic medals to hard work. …

'India's pride': President, PM hail PV Sindhu for winning bronze in Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

'India's pride': President, PM hail PV Sindhu for winning bronze in Tokyo Olympics

India TV News  

Wishes poured in for ace badminton player PV Sindhu after she won bronze in the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi too hailed the badminton star, calling her "India's pride". With this win, reigning world champion P V Sindhu became only the second Indian and the country's first woman to win two Olympic …

Tokyo Olympics: PM Modi calls PV Sindhu 'India's pride' after ace shuttler wins bronze medal
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: PM Modi calls PV Sindhu 'India's pride' after ace shuttler wins bronze medal

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated PV Sindhu, after the Indian shuttler won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. PM Modi took to twitter to heap praise on the ace shuttler, who beat China's He Bing Jiao 21-13, 21-15 to add a second Olympic medal to the silver she had won in the 2016 Rio Games. Olympics: PM …

‘She is India's Pride’: PM Narendra Modi Leads Wishes After PV Sindhu Wins Historic Olympic Bronze
3 years, 4 months ago

‘She is India's Pride’: PM Narendra Modi Leads Wishes After PV Sindhu Wins Historic Olympic Bronze

News 18  

Wishes are flowing thick and fast after PV Sindhu created history at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics when she won the bronze medal by beating China’s He Bingjiao in the women’s singles badminton on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of the first ones to extend his wishes on social media, calling Sindhu ‘India’s pride’ and saying everyone in the …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'SUPER SINDHU!', Twitterati full of praise after PV Sindhu clinches women's singles bronze
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'SUPER SINDHU!', Twitterati full of praise after PV Sindhu clinches women's singles bronze

Firstpost  

This is Sindhu’s second consecutive Olympic medal, after claiming silver at the Rio Olympics in 2016. Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on Sunday clinched the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, with a straight games victory over China’s He Bingjao in the women’s singles badminton tournament. On Saturday, Sindhu’s dream for an Olympic gold had ended when she lost …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: PV Sindhu wins bronze medal to add to silver at Rio Games, joins elite list of Indian athletes
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: PV Sindhu wins bronze medal to add to silver at Rio Games, joins elite list of Indian athletes

Firstpost  

Sindhu, who has returned with medals from each of the big-ticket events such as Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and BWF World Tour Finals in the last five years, outwitted eighth seed Bing Jiao 21-13 21-15 to add a bronze to her silver that she had secured at the 2016 Rio Games. Tokyo: Reigning world champion PV Sindhu on Sunday became …

'I Told Her to Win it for Me': PV Sindhu's Father Happy with Her Historic Olympic Win
3 years, 4 months ago

'I Told Her to Win it for Me': PV Sindhu's Father Happy with Her Historic Olympic Win

News 18  

PV Sindhu wrote her name in the history books as she won the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday with a straight sets victory against China’s He Bingjiao. After her silver medal show in the previous Olympics at Rio, she won a bronze to become only the second Indian and first Indian woman to win two individual medals …

PV Sindhu ends Tokyo Olympics with a bronze medal
3 years, 4 months ago

PV Sindhu ends Tokyo Olympics with a bronze medal

Live Mint  

Tokyo, Aug 1 Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on Sunday became only the second Indian to win two Olympic medals, securing a bronze after a straight-game win over world no.9 He Bing Jiao of China in the women's singles third-place play-off here. Sindhu, who has returned with medals from each of the big-ticket events such as Commonwealth Games, Asian Games …

Tokyo Olympics | Sindhu clinches bronze, makes it a Super Sunday for India
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics | Sindhu clinches bronze, makes it a Super Sunday for India

The Hindu  

Sindhu fixed her hair, shuffled her feet thrice, leaned forward and muttered “come on.” She took a deep breath before letting the shuttle sail over the net. Bingjiao, much like Tai Tzu Ying yesterday, tried to restrict play close to the net but Sindhu countered. Longer rallies Bingjiao began to engage Sindhu in longer rallies in the second game in …

PV Sindhu wins bronze, becomes first Indian woman to win two medals at Games
3 years, 4 months ago

PV Sindhu wins bronze, becomes first Indian woman to win two medals at Games

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Shuttler PV Sindhu on Sunday became the first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals. Sindhu defeated China's He Bing Jiao in the bronze medal match of the ongoing Tokyo Olympics here at the Musashino Forest Plaza Court 1. Sindhu defeated Bing Jiao 21-13, 21-15 in the bronze medal match that lasted for 52 minutes. The 26-year-old Sindhu is …

PV Sindhu after Tokyo bronze: Super happy to be first Indian woman athlete to win two Olympic medals
3 years, 4 months ago

PV Sindhu after Tokyo bronze: Super happy to be first Indian woman athlete to win two Olympic medals

The Hindu  

PV Sindhu beat China's He Bingjiao 21-13, 21-15 in the Women's singles Bronze Medal match on Sunday to become the first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals. I'm super happy to be the first Indian woman athlete to win two Olympic medals. Sindhu becomes the first Indian athlete after wrestler Sushil Kumar to win two Olympic medals. Sindhu now …

PV Sindhu Beats He Bingjiao to Win Tokyo Olympics Women's Singles Badminton Bronze Medal
3 years, 4 months ago

PV Sindhu Beats He Bingjiao to Win Tokyo Olympics Women's Singles Badminton Bronze Medal

News 18  

PV Sindhu on Sunday became the second Indian athlete to clinch successive Olympics medals when she defeated He Bingjiao of China in the badminton women’s singles to win the bronze medal at the ongoing Tokyo Games. Sindhu was gunning to become the country’s first ever individual gold medalist in badminton singles but her dream ended on Saturday when she lost …

PV Sindhu wins bronze, becomes first Indian woman to bag two Olympic medals
3 years, 4 months ago

PV Sindhu wins bronze, becomes first Indian woman to bag two Olympic medals

India TV News  

Reigning world champion PV Sindhu on Sunday brushed aside He Bing Jiao of China 21-13, 21-15 to secure the bronze medal in the women's singles event at the Tokyo Olympics. The 26-year-old silver-medallist from the Rio Games also became the first Indian woman to win two individual Olympic medals. Sindhu kept retrieving everything thrown at her but Tai Tzu's deft …

PV Sindhu wins bronze in Tokyo, first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals
3 years, 4 months ago

PV Sindhu wins bronze in Tokyo, first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals

The Hindu  

Sindhu fixed her hair, shuffled her feet thrice, leaned forward and muttered “come on.” She took a deep breath before letting the shuttle sail over the net. She is now the first Indian woman to clinch back-to-back medals at the Olympics. Bingjiao, much like Tai Tzu Ying on Saturday, tried to restrict play close to the net but Sindhu countered. …

Tokyo Olympics Badminton Bronze Medal Match PV Sindhu wins vs He Bing Jiao 21-13, 21-15
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Badminton Bronze Medal Match PV Sindhu wins vs He Bing Jiao 21-13, 21-15

ABP News  

Tokyo 2020:After losing to T.Y. Tai of Chinese Taipei in the semi-final of the women's singles badminton event, PV Sindhu has made sure that she doesn't go back empty-handed from the Tokyo Olympics 2020. 1 player defeated He Bing Jiao of China by 21-13 and 21-15 in the bronze medal match. In Sunday's bronze medal match, the first game began …

PV Sindhu eyes gold in Paris after creating history at Tokyo Olympics: I will give my best
3 years, 4 months ago

PV Sindhu eyes gold in Paris after creating history at Tokyo Olympics: I will give my best

India Today  

Having clinched successive Olympic medals in Tokyo and Rio, India's badminton star PV Sindhu has now set her eyes on the next Summer Games in Paris for that elusive gold medal. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Sindhu said that she would “definitely” look to challenge for Olympic gold again at the 2024 Paris Games, and backed herself to …

PV Sindhu after winning 2nd successive Olympics medal in badminton: Proud moment, I am on the top of the world
3 years, 4 months ago

PV Sindhu after winning 2nd successive Olympics medal in badminton: Proud moment, I am on the top of the world

India Today  

Moments after winning the bronze medal in the badminton singles, PV Sindhu expressed her joy, saying that she was on the top of the world and the historic triumph in Tokyo was definitely a proud moment for her. "I have no words because it's definitely a proud moment for me and also for the country and getting a medal at …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Twitter consoles PV Sindhu after semi-final loss, lauds 'tactically astute' Tai Tzu-ying
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Twitter consoles PV Sindhu after semi-final loss, lauds 'tactically astute' Tai Tzu-ying

Firstpost  

Sindhu’s aim of becoming the first Indian shuttler to win Olympic gold came to a screeching halt as she suffered a straight games defeat against Chinese Taipei’s Tzu-ying. PV Sindhu’s hopes of becoming the first Indian badminton player to win an Olympic gold medal came to a screeching halt on Saturday as the Hyderabad shuttler was beaten in straight games …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: PV Sindhu's father urges shuttler to 'forget' defeat against Tai Tzu-ying, start afresh in bronze match
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: PV Sindhu's father urges shuttler to 'forget' defeat against Tai Tzu-ying, start afresh in bronze match

Firstpost  

Sindhu, the reigning world champion, couldn’t secure India’s first ever Olympic gold in badminton as she slumped to a straight-game defeat against Tai Tzu in the women’s singles semi-finals in Tokyo. Hyderabad: PV Sindhu will have to quickly recover from her painful loss against world No 1 Tai Tzu Ying and make a fresh start when she faces China’s He …

Pooja Rani loses in boxing quarterfinals, bows out of Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Pooja Rani loses in boxing quarterfinals, bows out of Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

India had a lacklustre day in the boxing ring as Asian champion Pooja Rani Bohra and World championships silver medallist Amit Panghal exited from the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday. Top seed and medal contender Amit Panghal crashed out after losing a 52kg pre-quarterfinal bout 4-1 to Colombian Yuberjen Martinez, a Rio Olympics silver medallist in the light flyweight. The 25-year-old …

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