New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded Indian youth and women athletes for their remarkable achievements on the global sports stage, highlighting badminton star PV Sindhu’s historic Japan Open title and a historic Test match victory by the Indian women’s cricket team at Lord’s. Addressing the nation in the latest episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister expressed immense pride in the country’s sports performance, also celebrating the contribution of ‘Nari Sh…
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Changzhou, July 20 (IANS) Fresh from ending a prolonged title drought with a commanding victory at the Japan Open, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will spearhead India’s campaign at the China Open 2026, a BWF Super 1000 tournament beginning on Tuesday.Sindhu arrives in China brimming with confidence after lifting her first title in nearly two years by defeating three-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi in straight games in the Japan Open final. The former World Champion did not drop a singl…
Hyderabad, July 19 (IANS) Governors and Chief Ministers of the Telugu States on Sunday congratulated ace shuttler P. V. Sindhu on winning the Japan Open title. Governor of Andhra Pradesh S. Abdul Nazeer congratulated Sindhu for winning the Japan Open 2026 title and her first Super 750 crown in Tokyo on Sunday.Governor Abdul Nazeer said Sindhu became the first Indian to win the Japan Open title, making the entire country proud of her outstanding victory. He wished her many more successes in the f…
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu penned a heartfelt message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he congratulated her on becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open, thanking him for his constant support to Indian sport and recalling cherished memories from their meetings following the Tokyo Olympics.Sindhu scripted history on Sunday by defeating home favourite and four-time champion Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in the women’s singles final of the BWF Japan Ope…
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu after she scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open, saying her triumph was ‘a historic feat for Indian badminton’ and would inspire generations of young athletes across the country. Sindhu ended a two-year wait for a BWF World Tour title by defeating home favourite and four-time champion Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in the women’s singles final of the Super 750 t…
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Fresh off scripting history as the first Indian shuttler to conquer the prestigious Japan Open, double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu expressed deep gratitude and spiritual joy, dedicating her monumental victory to Mahaprabhu Jagannath. Sindhu defeated home favourite Akane Yamaguchi to win the Japan Open 2026 badminton title, ending a two-year wait for a BWF World Tour crown in an emotional triumph for the Indian shuttler.The title win coincided with Odisha’s sacred Jagann…
Tokyo, July 19 (IANS) Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu was visibly emotional after her Japan Open title win as she said that the victory brought tears in her eyes, and also explained how much it meant for her to bag the crown. She said that years of perseverance, self-belief and the support of her family and coaching team finally paid off after she ended a 19-month title drought by lifting her maiden Japan Open crown on Sunday.The two-time Olympic medallist defeated Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 2…
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Former world champion and two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu’s maiden Japan Open title which ended her two-year wait for a BWF World Tour crown, triggered an avalanche of praise from fans, leaders, and sporting legends nationwide. Sindhu registered a 21-17, 21-17 win over four-time champion Yamaguchi here at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium and became the first Indian to win a Japan Open.This was her biggest Tour title after the World Tour Finals and China Open she wo…
Tokyo, July 19 (IANS) Former world champion and two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu clinched her first BWF Tour title in two years after beating familiar foe and home favourite Akane Yamaguchi to win her maiden Japan Open Super 750 badminton tournament on Sunday. Sindhu registered a 21-17, 21-17 win over four-time champion Yamaguchi here at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. Moreover, Sindhu became the first Indian to win a Japan Open.This is the former world champion’s first BWF World …
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Former coach Pullela Gopichand believes PV Sindhu’s recent performances are a sign that the former world champion is rediscovering her rhythm, with the national coach expressing confidence that a major result is around the corner as she prepares to contest the Japan Open final against Akane Yamaguchi.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the BWF World Championships 2026 mascot and anthem launch in New Delhi on Saturday, Gopichand welcomed Sindhu’s return to a title …