When PV Sindhu entered the finals of Rio Olympics a billion hopes were raised as India was assured to get at least a silver medal! After Sakshi’s fantastic performance in clinching a bronze medal for India, all eyes will be on Sindhu as she tries to add a gold to India’s Olympic medal tally. Being the youngest player to enter an Olympic final, here are 5 things to know about P V Sindhu.
5) Family of Volleyball Players !
Coming from a family of Volleyball players, it is safe to say that Sindhu has sporting blood running through her veins.
Sindhu has claimed her inspiration to be her coach Puelle Gopichand. His win in the 2001 All England Badminton Championship was the reason why Sindhu chose Badminton over Volleyball.
She used to travel more than 50 km everyday to get to her training center in Hyderabad. One of the more interesting Things to Know About P V Sindhu.
4) Personal Accolades !
Sindhu’s star shone brightly at the international level during 2012 London Olympics where she stunned the world by beating gold-medalist Li Xuerui.
In 2014, she reached the semi-finals of Common Wealth Games in women’s single category.
In 2015, Denmark Open, Sindhu reached to final of a Super Series event.
Earlier this year, she won the Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold women’s singles title. If all goes well an Olympic will be the next on the cards.
3) Can Only Improve !
Pullela Gopichand, Sindhu’s coach said that Sindhu is capable of doing better in terms of her defensive on the eve of her Olympics semi final match against the world number 3, Nozomi Okuhara.
“She’s been inconsistent a few times and squandered leads but I think it’s part of her learning experience.
She’s still young, and has age on her side. I think she’s a great fighter with great work ethic,” Gopichand said about the 21-year-old. One of the more interesting Things to Know About P V Sindhu.
2) India’s Last Big Hope !
After sending the largest contingent of athletes to Rio we have only one bronze medal to show for our efforts.
Sindhu’s stunning entry in to the semi finals has brought life back in to India’s flaying Olympic campaign.
One more victory and she is guaranteed a medal but a billion hopes are with her to go all the way to the gold. One of the more interesting Things to Know About P V Sindhu.
All of India is behind you Sindhu!
1) She is Only 21 !
While we wait to see what happens to Sindhu’s Rio campaign we must not forget that this is only the start for her.
Reaching the Semi Final at 21 is a big step for her as this will give her a valuable experience for future competitions. One of the more interesting Things to Know About P V Sindhu.
While Saina Nehwal is the present Sindhu is the future for Indian Badminton and that is why she holds such a special place in Indian hearts.
Remember the name, P V Sindhu!
