Who is PV Sindhu? India’s badminton star who made history with silver at Rio Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Who is PV Sindhu? India’s badminton star who made history with silver at Rio Olympics

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Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Arguably the most prolific Indian badminton star of the 21st century, Pusarla Venkata Sindhu became a household name in 2016 when she won a silver medal at the Rio Olympics, the first Indian woman ever to do so in any discipline. open image in gallery Silver medalist India's Pusarla V Sindhu celebrates on the podium following the women's singles Gold Medal badminton match at the Riocentro stadium in Rio de Janeiro on 19 August 2016, for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Born to national-level volleyball players PV Ramana and P Vijaya, sports was always coursing through her veins. In the evening she has a gym and court session or a gym and running session.” open image in gallery Indian badminton player and Olympic silver medalist PV Sindhu and her coach P Gopichand take part in a parade after arriving home from the Rio Olympics in Hyderabad on 22 August 2016 Her success at the Rio Olympics may be the most remembered highlight of her career so far, but Sindhu has gone on to achieve a number of other accolades since. “I think the pandemic was very useful because I got to learn more and focus more on my technique and skills so I would say definitely it has.” With defending Olympic champion Marin pulling out of the Games in Tokyo due to injury, India may have its best chance yet to go for badminton gold at the Olympics this year.

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Year-ender 2024: Manu Bhaker to Sheetal Devi to Avani Lekhara - 7 Indian women who changed the game in sports
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Year-ender 2024: Manu Bhaker to Sheetal Devi to Avani Lekhara - 7 Indian women who changed the game in sports

Live Mint  

The rise of women in Indian sports has been immense in the last few years. If Manu Bhaker put behind her Tokyo heartbreak to win two medals at Paris Olympics, the likes of Avani Lekhara and Sheetal Devi at the Paris Paralympics proved no obstacle is enough to stop them in conquering world's attention. Manu Bhaker Manu Bhaker scripted history …

PV Sindhu's backless green gown is a bridal dream come true! These viral pictures from her sangeet are proof
2 weeks ago

PV Sindhu's backless green gown is a bridal dream come true! These viral pictures from her sangeet are proof

Hindustan Times  

Badminton champion PV Sindhu proved once again that she can command attention both on and off the court. Setting the stage ablaze with her impeccable style and joyous moves, PV Sindhu was seen clad in an exquisite emerald green Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla backless gown as she embodied elegance, glamour and bridal fervour. From court to couture: PV Sindhu stuns …

Badminton Senior Nationals 2024: Haryana – the newest nursery for India’s champion women shuttlers
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Badminton Senior Nationals 2024: Haryana – the newest nursery for India’s champion women shuttlers

The Hindu  

Haryana accounts for a lion’s share of India’s Olympians and Olympic medallists. There are now a clutch of formidable players, including Anmol Kharb – who, as a 17-year-old, helped India women win their first Badminton Asia title in 2024 – and Unnati Hooda, who have had their games shaped in Haryana. The evidence was at the recently concluded Senior National …

PV Sindhu-Venkata Datta Sai reception: Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, celebs attend
2 weeks, 1 day ago

PV Sindhu-Venkata Datta Sai reception: Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, celebs attend

India Today  

Renowned shuttler PV Sindhu married Hyderabad businessman Venkata Datta Sai in an intimate ceremony in Udaipur on December 22. Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Mrunal Thakur among other celebrities were present for the grand reception hosted by the newlyweds in Hyderabad on December 24. Veteran actor Chiranjeevi also attended the event, arriving in a casual yet stylish look, wearing a blue T-shirt, white …

Did you know PV Sindu’s husband Venkata Datta once managed an IPL team? Check Sai’s sports connection
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Did you know PV Sindu’s husband Venkata Datta once managed an IPL team? Check Sai’s sports connection

Live Mint  

India's badminton sensation PV Sindhu tied the knot with her fiancé, Venkata Datta Sai, in a stunning ceremony in Udaipur. Venkata Datta Sai, PV Sindhu's husband, began his impressive professional journey as a summer intern and in-house consultant at JSW, where he managed the IPL team, Delhi Capitals. Reflecting on this experience in a LinkedIn post, he remarked, “While my …

PV Sindhu shares dreamy wedding pictures with husband Venkatta Datta Sai
2 weeks, 2 days ago

PV Sindhu shares dreamy wedding pictures with husband Venkatta Datta Sai

India Today  

Badminton icon PV Sindhu tied the knot with Venkata Datta Sai in a grand traditional Telugu wedding ceremony on Sunday morning, December 22, in Udaipur. For the wedding, Sindhu looked radiant in a cream-colored saree that epitomized grace and tradition, while Datta Sai matched her elegance in a cream sherwani. Despite his professional success, Datta Sai has maintained a low …

PV Sindhu and Venkat Datta make first public appearance as married couple in stunning ethnic attire: Pics
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

PV Sindhu and Venkat Datta make first public appearance as married couple in stunning ethnic attire: Pics

Hindustan Times  

Badminton champion PV Sindhu and entrepreneur Venkat Datta recently made their first appearance as a married couple after arriving in Hyderabad from Udaipur. Badminton star PV Sindhu and entrepreneur Venkat Datta made a stylish debut as a married couple in Hyderabad. Newlyweds PV Sindhu and Venkat Datta stun in ethnic attire Their pictures from the airport were quickly shared online, …

PV Sindhu-Venkata Datta Sai wedding: India’s badminton star reveals why she wanted to marry after Paris Olympics
2 weeks, 3 days ago

PV Sindhu-Venkata Datta Sai wedding: India’s badminton star reveals why she wanted to marry after Paris Olympics

Live Mint  

India's two-time Olympic medal-winning badminton PV Sindhu embarked on a new journey as the 29-year-old tied the knot with Venkata Datta Sai in an intimate wedding ceremony on December 22 in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Although the marriage was kept secret, the first pictures of the newly-wed emerged online when Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat shared a photograph …

PV Sindhu and Venkata Datta Sai tie the knot: First pic out, wishes pour in for newly weds
2 weeks, 3 days ago

PV Sindhu and Venkata Datta Sai tie the knot: First pic out, wishes pour in for newly weds

Live Mint  

PV Sindhu wedding: Two time Olympic medal winner PV Sindhu tied the knot with fiancé Venkata Datta Sai on December 22, Sunday, in Udaipur. The photo shows PV Sindhu adorned in a pastel coloured lehenga, and Venkata Datta Sai, seeking the blessings of Gajendra Shekhawat. “Pleased to have attended the wedding ceremony of our Badminton Champion Olympian PV Sindhu with …

PV Sindhu Marries Venkata Datta Sai In Udaipur: Check Out First Pic
2 weeks, 3 days ago

PV Sindhu Marries Venkata Datta Sai In Udaipur: Check Out First Pic

ABP News  

PV Sindhu, the ace Indian shuttler, got married to her fiance Venkata Datta Sai on December 22 at Raffles resort in Udaipur. While the ceremony was a private affair with only family, close friends and distinguished guests invited, the first glimpse of PV Sindhu’s wedding has come out, leaving fans on social media captivated. Pitch Curator Teases Pace-Friendly Conditions In …

PV Sindhu and Venkat Datta are married. Here's what the bride wore on her big day
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

PV Sindhu and Venkat Datta are married. Here's what the bride wore on her big day

Hindustan Times  

Badminton ace PV Sindhu is married now. The sports star married Venkat Datta in an intimate ceremony in Udaipur. PV Sindhu, the badminton star, has wed Venkat Datta in a close-knit ceremony in Udaipur. “Pleased to have attended the wedding ceremony of our Badminton Champion Olympian PV Sindhu with Venkatta Datta Sai in Udaipur last evening and conveyed my wishes …

PV Sindhu- Venkat Datta marry in Udaipur in intimate ceremony: 'The hardest part was keeping everything a secret!'
Top News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

PV Sindhu- Venkat Datta marry in Udaipur in intimate ceremony: 'The hardest part was keeping everything a secret!'

Hindustan Times  

Olympic medal-winning badminton player PV Sindhu and entrepreneur Venkat Datta were married on 22 December in a beautiful ceremony held in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The intimate wedding was attended by their closest friends and family, with the first photograph of the couple as newlyweds shared by Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Union Minister of Culture and Tourism …

PV Sindhu-Venkata Datta Sai wedding: List of celebrities invited at double Olympic medallist’s marriage
1 month ago

PV Sindhu-Venkata Datta Sai wedding: List of celebrities invited at double Olympic medallist’s marriage

Live Mint  

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will enter a new chapter in her life when the 29-year-old ties the knot with Venkata Datta Sai on December 22 in Udaipur in a grand wedding ceremony. Having made her senior international debut in 2009, PV Sindhu played a huge role in changing the face of Indian badminton globally alongside Saina Nehwal. Sindhu also …

Sachin Tendulkar gets invite for PV Sindhu, Venkata Datta Sai wedding; check first glimpse of invitation card
1 month ago

Sachin Tendulkar gets invite for PV Sindhu, Venkata Datta Sai wedding; check first glimpse of invitation card

Live Mint  

Ace cricketer Sachin Tendulkar met with badminton star PV Sindhu and her fiancé on Sunday ahead of her wedding. The two-time Olympic medalist is slated to tie the knot with marry Hyderabad-based executive Venkata Datta Sai on December 22. “In badminton, the score always starts with ‘love’, and your beautiful journey with Venkata Datta Sai ensures it continues with 'love' …

PV Sindhu, fiance Venkata Datta Sai invite Sachin Tendulkar for wedding
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1 month ago

PV Sindhu, fiance Venkata Datta Sai invite Sachin Tendulkar for wedding

India Today  

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar extended warm wishes to badminton star PV Sindhu and her fiancé, Venkata Datta Sai, as they prepare to tie the knot. “In badminton, the score always starts with 'love', and your beautiful journey with Venkata Datta Sai ensures it continues with 'love' forever! In badminton, the score always starts with 'love', & your beautiful journey …

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu to marry Hyderabad-based tech executive on 22 December
1 month ago

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu to marry Hyderabad-based tech executive on 22 December

Firstpost  

PV Sindhu, one of India’s top shuttlers, is set to get married to Venkata Datta Sai, a tech executive based in Hyderabad, on 22 December in Udaipur. Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu is set to get married to Venkata Datta Sai, a Hyderabad-based tech executive, in Udaipur on 22 December. Sindhu recently ended her long wait for a title after …

PV Sindhu to get married: Who is Venkata Datta Sai, double Olympic medallist's future husband?
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1 month ago

PV Sindhu to get married: Who is Venkata Datta Sai, double Olympic medallist's future husband?

Hindustan Times  

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to get married later this month. It has emerged that Sindhu, widely rated as one of the greatest Indian badminton players of all time, is set to tie the knot with senior IT professional Venkata Datta Sai in Udaipur on December 22. Sindhu is just the second Indian to have won medals at …

PV Sindhu to get married this month. Details here
1 month ago

PV Sindhu to get married this month. Details here

India Today  

India's badminton star PV Sindhu, a double Olympic medallist, is all set to begin a new chapter in her life. The wedding has been scheduled carefully to ensure Sindhu can return to the international badminton circuit in January, as the next season promises to be crucial. This was the only possible window as her schedule will be hectic from January," …

PV Sindhu, two-time Olympic medallist, to marry Hyderabad-based tech executive, date confirmed
1 month ago

PV Sindhu, two-time Olympic medallist, to marry Hyderabad-based tech executive, date confirmed

India TV News  

The wedding bells have begun to jingle for India's badminton queen, Pusarla Venakata Sindhu, commonly known as PV Sindhu. The two-time Olympic medallist will marry a Hyderabad-based tech executive named Venkata Datta Sai. PV Sindhu returns to form Sindhu announced her return to form on Sunday when she got the better of China's Luo Yu Wu 21-14, 21-16 to win …

PV Sindhu to marry Hyderabad-based tech executive on December 22: Details here
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

PV Sindhu to marry Hyderabad-based tech executive on December 22: Details here

Hindustan Times  

Ace shuttler PV Sindhu will marry Hyderabad-based Venkata Datta Sai, an executive director at Posidex Technologies, on December 22 in Udaipur, news agency PTI reported. India badminton ace PV Sindhu will tie the knot with a Hyderabad tech company executive on December 22. Sindhu to continue playing On Sunday, Sindhu said she would “definitely” play the game for the next …

Wedding bells for PV Sindhu
1 month, 1 week ago

Wedding bells for PV Sindhu

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Double badminton Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to get married on December 22 with Hyderabad-based Venkata Datta Sai, the player’s family confirmed on Monday. India badminton ace PV Sindhu will tie the knot with a Hyderabad tech company executive on December 22. The 2019 world champion won her first title for more than two years on Sunday …

Badminton star PV Sindhu set to tie the knot in Udaipur this month. Details here
1 month, 1 week ago

Badminton star PV Sindhu set to tie the knot in Udaipur this month. Details here

Live Mint  

PV Sindhu will tie the knot with Hyderabad-based Venkata Datta Sai this month in Udaipur. Pre-wedding festivities will begin two days earlier — with a reception slated to take place on December 24 in Hyderabad. Sindhu is regarded as one of India's greatest athletes with five world championship medals — including a gold in 2019. The 29-year-old former world champion …

PV Sindhu returns to top of podium after two years by winning Syed Modi International Tournament
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1 month, 1 week ago

PV Sindhu returns to top of podium after two years by winning Syed Modi International Tournament

Firstpost  

Sindhu defeated Wu Luo Yu 21-14, 21-16 to win the tournament for the third time while Lakshya Sen was crowned the men’s singles champion after beating Singapore’s Jia Heng Jason Teh. PV Sindhu stood on top of the podium for the first time since 2022 after winning the Syed Modi International Tournament women's singles title Top-seeded Indians PV Sindhu and …

PV Sindhu brushes off retirement talk: Definitely playing next couple of years
1 month, 1 week ago

PV Sindhu brushes off retirement talk: Definitely playing next couple of years

India Today  

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has reaffirmed her commitment to competing at the highest level, stating that she intends to play for at least the next few years. While the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is on her radar, Sindhu clarified that her immediate focus is on staying fit and consistent, particularly as she approaches the latter stages of her career. …

Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu survives scare, Lakshya breezes into quarters
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1 month, 1 week ago

Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu survives scare, Lakshya breezes into quarters

India Today  

India's ace shuttler PV Sindhu advanced to the women's singles quarterfinals at the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament after surviving a tough second-round clash against fellow Indian Ira Sharma. In the men's singles, top-seeded Lakshya Sen secured a straightforward 21-14, 21-13 victory over Israel's Daniil Dubovenko to reach the quarterfinals, where he will face compatriot Meiraba Luwang. Other …

Sindhu, Lakshya top singles draws in Syed Modi badminton
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

China Masters: PV Sindhu eases past Busanan Ongbamrungphan to reach pre-quarters
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China Masters: PV Sindhu eases past Busanan Ongbamrungphan to reach pre-quarters

India Today  

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu showcased her class and resilience as she powered past Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan in straight games to secure her spot in the pre-quarterfinals of the China Masters 2024. The second game saw Busanan lead 10-6 and 13-9, but Sindhu rallied again, turning a 15-17 deficit into a commanding finish. Meanwhile, Malvika Bansod overcame Denmark's Line Kjaersfeldt …

Japan Masters: PV Sindhu bows out after losing to Michelle Li in pre-quarters
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Japan Masters: PV Sindhu bows out after losing to Michelle Li in pre-quarters

India Today  

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu crashed out after losing to Canada's Michelle Li in the pre-quarter-finals of the Japan Masters Super 500 tournament on Thursday. Earlier in the tournament, Lakshya Sen faced a heart-wrenching loss in the men's singles opening round, falling 22-20, 17-21, 16-21 to Malaysia's Leong Jun Hao after squandering a one-game lead. Women's doubles pair Treesa Jolly …

Sindhu determined to prove critics wrong as she gears up for 2025 World Championships
2 months ago

Sindhu determined to prove critics wrong as she gears up for 2025 World Championships

The Hindu  

“It does hurt when someone writes you off. And that’s what keeps me going, and I am just waiting for that one elusive title, which should change the whole scenario,” Sindhu explained. Yes, the challenges are going to be different with different players emerging in the women’s circuit, and I will train accordingly,” Sindhu said. So, having won two silver …

If I am injury free, I will compete in 2028 LA Olympics: PV Sindhu
2 months ago

If I am injury free, I will compete in 2028 LA Olympics: PV Sindhu

Hindustan Times  

Insisting that she still has a lot to offer and potential to win many more titles on the demanding BWF circuit, star Indian shuttler P V Sindhu on Friday said the 2028 Los Angeles Games remains on her radar. A former world champion, Sindhu, who won silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics and bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, returned …

PV Sindhu hopeful of Los Angeles Olympics stint: If I am injury free, then definitely
2 months ago

PV Sindhu hopeful of Los Angeles Olympics stint: If I am injury free, then definitely

India Today  

PV Sindhu said that she is hopeful to take part in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Sindhu, one of India’s most decorated Olympians, having won back-to-back medals in Rio and Tokyo, have not had the best of times of late. ‘Goal is to stay fit’ In Paris, Sindhu began her campaign with a straight game win over Nabaaha Abdul …

PV Sindhu to set up in ‘international standard’ badminton academy in Visakhapatnam
2 months ago

PV Sindhu to set up in ‘international standard’ badminton academy in Visakhapatnam

The Hindu  

Double Olympics medallist P.V. Sindhu made the first big move to set up an “international standard” badminton academy in Andhra Pradesh with the ground-breaking ceremony at Arilova in Visakhapatnam East on Thursday. I am looking forward to the complete support of the BAI and the Sports Authority of India to make this Academy a truly successful one,” Sindhu said. “We …

Is Tanvi Patri the next big thing in Indian women’s badminton?
2 months ago

Is Tanvi Patri the next big thing in Indian women’s badminton?

The Hindu  

A sport is healthy if it can constantly replenish itself. While there have been fleeting successes, a solid green shoot seems to have emerged in young Tanvi Patri, the 13-year-old who won the Asian U-15 title in Chengdu, China, in August. “Indians have won the Asian title before,” Vimal tells The Hindu, alluding to Samiya Imad Farooqui’s and Tasnim Mir’s …

PV Sindhu's First International Outing Since Paris Olympics Ends In Heartbreak
3 months ago

PV Sindhu's First International Outing Since Paris Olympics Ends In Heartbreak

ABP News  

Vantaa : PV Sindhu's first outing at the international stage since the Paris Olympics ended in heartbreak as the two-time medallist crashed out of the Arctic Open 2024 BWF Super 500 badminton tournament on Tuesday. As Sindhu, who has recently parted ways with her Indonesian coach Agus Dwi Santoso after suffering a round of 16 exit from the Paris Olympics, …

Sindhu ropes in Anup Sridhar as coach for European swing
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sindhu ropes in Anup Sridhar as coach for European swing

Hindustan Times  

Indian badminton superstar PV Sindhu has brought in Anup Sridhar as her coach for the rest of the season after her previous trainer, Indonesian Agus Dwi Santoso’s contract ended post the Paris Olympics. Anup has been training the two-time Olympic medallist since the start of September at Hyderabad’s Gachibowli Stadium and will also travel with Sindhu as the former world …

Prakash Padukone Blues
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Prakash Padukone Blues

Times of India  

Prakash Padukone was my hero growing up. Long before testosteroney desi majnus swooned over his daughter, we’d trek up to the Canara Union badminton courts in Malleswaram as kids just to worshipfully watch her daddy PRACTICE in the 1980s. —- Some 42 spring/summers ago this week, a bunch of us Bangalore kids went to bed holding our breath for news …

PV Sindhu: 'I want to be clear: I will continue, albeit after a small break'
5 months, 1 week ago

PV Sindhu: 'I want to be clear: I will continue, albeit after a small break'

Firstpost  

After her exit from the Paris Olympics as her dream to become the first Indian athlete to win three individual medals for the country came crashing down, PV Sindhu took to Instagram to pen an emotional note. Paris Olympics 2024 is the first Summer Games for PV Sindhu where she has failed to win a medal after participation. AP After …

Manu Bhaker’s ‘hope people are not disappointed’ reaction a slap to Indian fan culture
5 months, 1 week ago

Manu Bhaker’s ‘hope people are not disappointed’ reaction a slap to Indian fan culture

Firstpost  

Manu Bhaker is a history-maker and a two-time Olympic medallist, yet she remains concerned about potential backlash from fans if she fails to win a third medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. I hope people are not disappointed or angry,” Manu Bhaker was quoted as saying by PTI after becoming the first athlete in Independent India to win multiple medals …

Manu Bhaker created fake account to defend PV Sindhu: 'A hater's comment really triggered me'; badminton star responds
5 months, 1 week ago

Manu Bhaker created fake account to defend PV Sindhu: 'A hater's comment really triggered me'; badminton star responds

Hindustan Times  

Manu Bhaker knows a thing or two about dealing with hate online. Fast-forward three years to the Paris Olympics, where Manu has done something no athlete representing India has managed to do since 1900—she won two medals at the same edition of the Games. Manu Bhaker is the latest entrant into the elite group of Indian athletes who have won …

Sindhu storms into Paris Olympics women's singles pre-quarterfinals
5 months, 1 week ago

Sindhu storms into Paris Olympics women's singles pre-quarterfinals

New Indian Express  

FRANCE: Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu stormed into the pre-quarterfinals of the Olympic Games' women's singles competition after beating Kristin Kuuba of Estonia in straight games here on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Sindhu, who had beaten Maldives' Fathimath Abdul Razzaq 21-9 21-6 in her first match, topped the group. The Estonian, ranked 73rd in the world as against 13th position of …

PV Sindhu gives Ram Charan, Upasana tour of Paris Olympics, plays with their dog Rhyme. Watch
5 months, 1 week ago

PV Sindhu gives Ram Charan, Upasana tour of Paris Olympics, plays with their dog Rhyme. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Ace badminton player PV Sindhu couldn't have asked for better cheerleaders at Paris Olympics. Ram Charan and Upasana meet PV Sindhu at Paris Olympics PV's Olympics tour Upasana took to her Instagram Stories on Sunday to give a glimpse of their day out with PV. In a third video, PV is seen taking Ram and Upasana for a tour of …

'The most special one...': PV Sindhu ahead of hunt for unprecedented Olympic hat-trick in Paris
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'The most special one...': PV Sindhu ahead of hunt for unprecedented Olympic hat-trick in Paris

Hindustan Times  

PV Sindhu is among the Indian athletes in Paris preparing for the 2024 Olympics. While she has a reputation of leaving any kind of poor form behind her when participating in major tournaments, Sindhu goes into the 2024 Games on the back of a far weaker buildup than in either of her two previous appearances in Rio de Janeiro or …

There's a lot of improvement, you will see that on court: Sindhu
5 months, 2 weeks ago

There's a lot of improvement, you will see that on court: Sindhu

New Indian Express  

PARIS: From spending time in a hypoxic chamber to sparring with a variety of partners to adapt to different styles, Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu has left no stones unturned to be battle-ready for the Paris Games, where she will be chasing an unprecedented third consecutive Olympic medal. Sindhu's form has been patchy of late but she says the hat-trick …

Djokovic in Tokyo, Nadal in Paris: India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy poses with Spanish great in Olympic Village
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic in Tokyo, Nadal in Paris: India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy poses with Spanish great in Olympic Village

Hindustan Times  

The Indian badminton players have arrived at the Olympic Village in Paris ahead of the 2024 Olympics, along with other members of the contingent as athletes from all around the world trickle into the French capital. Star names like PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are the medal hopes for India in Paris. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag …

Three Indians to win multiple individual medals at Summer Olympics
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Three Indians to win multiple individual medals at Summer Olympics

India TV News  

The Indian contingent is set to enter the upcoming Parsi Olympics 2024 with high hopes after a record-breaking return in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. India's first athlete to win an individual medal was Norman Pritchard who was the first Asian-born athlete to win medals in Olympic Games. The former wrestler Sushil Kumar became the second Indian to win multiple …

PV Sindhu shouldn't be judged by recent results, her performances have been quite good: Saina Nehwal
6 months ago

PV Sindhu shouldn't be judged by recent results, her performances have been quite good: Saina Nehwal

Firstpost  

Nehwal, who won bronze in the 2012 London Olympics, said Sindhu’s chances of winning a third consecutive Olympic medal should not be judged on the basis of recent results and will ultimately depend on factors such as her fitness and training. Nehwal, who won bronze in the 2012 London Olympics, added that Sindhu’s chances of winning a third consecutive Olympic …

PV Sindhu goes down in first round of Indonesia Open
7 months ago

PV Sindhu goes down in first round of Indonesia Open

Firstpost  

PV Sindhu suffered a surprise early exit from the Super 1000 tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia. PV Sindhu went down to Hsu Wen-chi of Chinese Taipei in the first round of the Indonesia Open on Wednesday, making a surprise early exit from the Super 1000 tournament. In a women’s doubles Round of 32 match, the Indian duo of Rutaparna Panda and …

PV Sindhu fails the Carolina Marin test, Treesa-Gayatri win
7 months, 1 week ago

PV Sindhu fails the Carolina Marin test, Treesa-Gayatri win

Hindustan Times  

Five meetings, six years. That’s how long it had been since PV Sindhu had beaten rival and three-time world champion Carolina Marin. Even though the feisty world No.3 closed down the gap, at 19-17 Sindhu was only two points away from an elusive win. Just like last Sunday when Sindhu wasted away an 11-3 lead in the third game to …

PV Sindhu loses to China’s Wang Zhi Yi in Malaysia Masters badminton final
7 months, 2 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 …

PV Sindhu signs off with runner-up finish at Malaysia Masters
7 months, 2 weeks ago

PV Sindhu signs off with runner-up finish at Malaysia Masters

Deccan Chronicle  

Kuala Lumpur: Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu blew away a massive 11-3 lead in the deciding game of the Malaysia Masters final against Wang Zhi Yi, missing out on a great opportunity to end her title drought here on Sunday. Fifth seed Sindhu, a double Olympic medallist, last won the Singapore Open and Commonwealth Games gold in 2022 and finished …

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