New Delhi: Ace Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu feels that because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — which has put all sporting activities on hold — it might be a good opportunity to get former players in the country to double up as coaches for athletes. “If the global pandemic continues, bringing coaches from abroad might […]
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Ultimate aim is to win gold at Tokyo Olympics: Sindhu
Thiruvananthapuram: Ace shuttler P.V. Sindhu, who recently became the first Indian world champion, on Wednesday said all her focus now remains on clinching the top honours at next year’s Tokyo Olympic Games. Sindhu had missed out on the gold medal as she lost to Spain’s Carolina Marin in the summit clash in the 2016 Olympics. […]
PM Modi meets champ Sindhu, calls her ‘India’s pride’
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met newly crowned world champion P.V. Sindhu and wished luck to the ace shuttler for her future endeavours. Sindhu on Sunday thrashed Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in the final of the women’s singles event to become the first Indian to win gold in the BWF World […]
National flag & anthem brought tears to Sindhu’s eyes
New Delhi: P.V. Sindhu might have worn a professional look during her dominating display in the final of the BWF World Championships when she crushed Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in just 36 minutes in a one-sided final, but the shuttler has revealed that she couldn’t control her emotions when the national anthem was played. […]
Saina, Sindhu assure India of two Asiad medals
Jakarta : Continuing their brilliant performance, ace Indian singles shuttlers Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu entered the semi-finals to assure two historic medals of the Asian Games here on Sunday. Olympic silver medallist Sindhu edged past Thailand’s Nitchaon Jindapol 21-11, 16-21, 21-14 while Saina defeated Ratchanok Inthanon of Thailand 21-18, 21-16. This is the first […]
Asiad 2018: Saina, Sindhu in quarters
Jakarta : Ace Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu advanced to the quarter-finals of the women’s singles competition in the 2018 Asian Games here on Saturday. The 28-year-old Saina registered a straight sets victory over Indonesia’s Fitriani Fitriani 21-6, 21-14 while Sindhu overpowered Gregoria Mariska Tunjung 21-12, 21-15 in the pre-quarters. Saina won the […]
Asiad 2018: Saina registers easy win, Sindhu struggles against lower ranked Vu
Jakarta : Top shuttlers Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu registered contrasting victories in the first round in women’s singles matches at the 18th Asian Games here on Thursday. While Saina swept aside Soraya Aghaeihajiagha of Iran 21-7, 21-9 in less than half an hour, Sindhu snatched a 21-10, 12-21, 23-21 victory from the jaws of […]
Pleased with silver, consistent Sindhu hopeful of gold in future
New Delhi : Indian women’s singles star shuttler P.V. Sindhu may have missed out on her third consecutive major individual title but she sees a lot of positives with her consistent run, adding that she is hopeful of a gold medal in the future. World No.3 Sindhu recently returned with a second successive silver medal […]
Saina beats Sindhu to reach Indonesia Masters semis
Jakarta, Jan 26 : Veteran Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal got the better of compatriot P.V. Sindhu in straight games to enter the semi-finals of $350,000 Indonesia Masters World Tour Super 500 here on Friday. Saina, the 2012 Olympic bronze medallist, moved past 2016 Olympic runner-up and second seed Sindhu 21-13, 21-19 in 37 minutes in a […]