Pusarla Venkata Sindhu, more commonly known as PV Sindhu, has helped place India on the badminton map.
The daughter of national level volleyball players, her journey in badminton began at age eight. Under the guidance of Indian legend Pullela Gopichand, her talent blossomed, propelling her to win junior badminton titles and paving the way for international success.
Sindhu's prowess on the court quickly became evident.
She clinched a bronze in women's singles at the Commonwealth Games in 2014, the same year she was part of the India team to finish third at the Uber cup, also known as the World Women's Team Championships.
Sindhu made history by winning the silver medal at the Olympic Games Rio 2016. Her path to the final was marked by impressive victories over formidable opponents, including Tai Tzu Ying, Wang Yihan, and Nozumi Okuhara. Despite defeat against Spain's Carolina Marin in the final, Sindhu's silver medal resonated as a momentous achievement for India, becoming the first female Indian to win Olympic silver in the sport.
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