"Entire nation is proud of her achievement": PM Modi lauds PV Sindhu's Japan Open triumph
New Delhi, July 26
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded India's recent sporting achievements, highlighting PV Sindhu's historic triumph at the Japan Open as a landmark moment and praising her accomplishment as a moment of pride for the entire nation.
Sindhu rolled back the years with a vintage performance to claim her maiden Japan Open title, defeating home favourite and world No. 3 Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in the women's singles final of the BWF Super 750 tournament last week.
The triumph marked Sindhu's maiden Super 750 title and ended a title drought of over two years. With the historic victory, she also became the first Indian shuttler to win the prestigious Japan Open.
"Our youth have achieved many remarkable achievements in sports in recent times. PV Sindhu has become the first Indian to win the Japan Open title in badminton. The entire nation is proud of her achievement," PM Modi said while speaking during the 136th Mann Ki Baat.
PM Modi also hailed the Indian women's cricket team's historic Test victory at Lord's earlier this month, describing the achievement as a landmark moment and a proud chapter in the nation's sporting history.
India capped a historic occasion at Lord's with a commanding victory over England in the one-off Women's Test, producing a clinical all-round performance to underline their dominance in red-ball cricket.
"The Indian Women's Cricket Team has also won its first Test Match at Lord's Stadium in London. This is a historic victory," he added.
After waiting 142 years to host its first Women's Test, the iconic venue witnessed a memorable milestone as India Women defeated England Women by 270 runs.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, I'm so happy for her. After the Olympic silver and all the pressure, people started writing her off. But champions like Sindhu always bounce back. And yes, the women's cricket team's win at Lord's was historic too—dual celebrations for Indian sports!
Great achievement, no doubt. But I wish the government would also focus on grassroots support for sports beyond just praise when we win. Rural areas still lack basic badminton courts and coaching. Still, kudos to Sindhu for making us proud! 🙌
First Indian to win Japan Open! That's huge. And the way she handled Akane on home soil was pure class. Our women athletes are really shining—first the cricket team at Lord's, now Sindhu. feels like a golden era for Indian women's sports!
Really proud moment, but let's not forget the months of hard work she put in after a slump. This win shows resilience matters more than short-term setbacks. Hope this fuels her for Paris 2024! 🇮🇳🔥
PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat is always nice for morale, but I would love to see more concrete policies. That said, Sindhu deserves every bit of applause—she's a national icon. And that Lord's win? Just epic. Two big feathers in India's cap!
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