Some Interesting Facts on PV Sindhu

Some Interesting Facts on PV Sindhu

Updated on August 15, 2022 17:12 PM by Anna P

China's He Bing Jiao was defeated by PV Sindhu to take home the bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The talented shuttler made history by becoming the first Indian woman to take home two Olympic medals. At the Tokyo Olympics 2020, PV Sindhu, 26, defeated World No. 5 Japanese Akane Yamaguchi in a straight-game victory, but it wasn't enough to advance her to the semifinals where she faced World No. 1 Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei. In today's bronze medal match, Sindhu faced China's He Bing Jiao after losing the semi-final match 18-21, 12-21. She won by scores of 21-13 and 21-15 over He Bing Jiao.

With her victory at the World Championships this year, Sindhu reaffirmed her status as one of India's all-time greatest badminton players. She is currently rated sixth in the world and has authored multiple records in addition to receiving various awards.

Here are some lesser-known facts about the athlete, PV Sindhu, who is widely regarded as the "golden girl" of Indian badminton.

Who is PV Sindhu?

On July 5, 1995, Pusarla Venkata Sindhu, an Indian badminton player, was born. One of India's best athletes, Sindhu, has won medals at many events, including the Olympics and the BWF circuit, as well as a gold in the 2019 World Championships. She is the first and only Indian to hold the title of badminton world champion in addition to being the second individual athlete from India to win two consecutive medals in the Olympic Games. She reached a career-high global ranking of number two in April 2017.

At the age of 17, Sindhu entered the top 20 of the BWF World Rankings in September 2012.  She is the second woman, after Zhang Ning of China, to ever win five or more singles medals in the BWF World Championships. She has won a total of five medals there. She represented India at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, where She was the first badminton player from her nation to play in the Olympics. After falling short of Carolina Marin of Spain, she was awarded the silver medal.  She competed in the Olympics for the second time in a row at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where she took home a bronze medal and became the first Indian woman to ever win two Olympic medals. In 2016, at the China Open, Sindhu won her first superseries championship. In 2017, she won titles in South Korea and India after reaching four more finals. Additionally, she has won two bronze medals at the Uber Cup and one silver medal each at the 2018 Asian Games and the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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Her Early Life and Training

Pusarla Venkata Sindhu was raised in Hyderabad, India, and had parents named P. V. Ramana and P. Vijaya. Vijaya is from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, whereas Ramana was born in Nirmal, Telangana, where he works for the Indian Railways.  Her parents were also volleyball players at the national level. Her father, Ramana, won the Arjuna Award in 2000 for his contributions to the sport. Ramana was a member of the Indian volleyball team that took home the bronze medal in the Asian Games in Seoul in 1986.

In Telangana's Hyderabad, Sindhu resides. She received her education at Hyderabad's Auxilium High School. as well as at Hyderabad's St. Ann's College for Women.  She chose badminton over volleyball despite the fact that both of her parents were competitive volleyball players because Pullela Gopichand, 2001 All England Open Badminton Champion, served as an inspiration to her. Around some point, she began playing badminton at the age of eight.  Mehboob Ali taught her the fundamentals of the game at the badminton courts of the Indian Railway Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications in Secunderabad, where she began her training. She soon enrolled in the Pullela Gopichand-run Gopichand Badminton Academy.

The statement made by Gopichand that 'the most remarkable quality in Sindhu's game is her attitude and the never-say-die spirit' was echoed by this writer. Sindhu achieved success after entering Gopichand's badminton academy. She won the pairs championship at the fifth Servo All India ranking for the under-10 age group as well as the singles title at the Ambuja Cement All India ranking. She won the singles championship at the Sub-juniors in Pondicherry, the doubles championship at the Krishna Khaitan All India Tournament IOC All India Ranking, the Sub-Junior Nationals, and the All India Ranking in Pune, all in the under-13 age group. At the 51st National State Games in India, she also took home the under-14 team gold medal. 

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Her Personal life

Since July 2013, PV Sindhu has worked with Bharat Petroleum as an assistant sports manager in their Hyderabad branch. She was elevated to deputy sports manager after winning a silver medal in the Olympics in Rio. She was chosen as Bridgestone India's first brand ambassador.  The Andhra Pradesh government named her as the Deputy Collector (Group-I) in July 2017, and she assumed leadership of the position in August. At the 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, she carried the Indian team's flag.

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Here are some interesting Facts about PV Sindhu

1. PV Sindhu`s parents are athletes too

To PV Ramana and P Vijaya, Pusarla Venkata Sindhu was born on July 5, 1995. PV Sindhu's interest in sports is not surprising considering that both of her parents were competitive athletes who played volleyball at the national level. In fact, her father was honored with the Arjuna Award in 2000 for his contributions to volleyball.

2. Started Badminton at the age of 8

The majority of children around 8 years old have not yet discovered their interests in education or other activities, but PV Sindhu discovered her love of badminton at that age. She also began playing badminton at the young age of 8, motivated by her hero Pulela Gopichand and his triumph at the All England badminton tournament. The best aspect of the situation was that her parents gave their daughter their entire support, which is how India gained their new badminton sensation.

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3. PV Sindhu used to travel 120km daily to train

PV Sindhu showed an early interest in badminton, and because of her parents, she was able to continue it. Her father would get up at 3 in the morning for more than 12 years to take her to Pullela Gopichand's academy, where she trained. They traveled a total of about 60 kilometers twice a day. "Driving 60 kilometers twice a day from Marredpally, he used to drop and pick her (Sindhu) up from Gopichand's Academy in Gachibowli. He only lately moved close to the academy of Gopi "Former India doubles player JBS Vidyadhar informed Sportstar.

4. She Missed Her Sister`s Wedding For a badminton Tournament

The wedding of P Divya, PV Sindhu's older sister, took place in Hyderabad in 2012, but the badminton player was unable to attend due to a match. At the time, PV Sindhu was 17 years old and competing in the Syed Modi International India Grand Prix Gold in Lucknow. 'I will definitely miss her wedding. Having made it to the final, I can't help but with a smile, she said.

5. She Once Went Without Her phone for Three Months

The first Indian badminton player to earn an Olympic silver medal was PV Sindhu in 2016. Her coach Pullela Gopichand took her phone away from her for an entire three months in order to assist her concentrate on her Olympic training. During the previous three months, Sindhu was without her phone. My first action would be to return her phone Gopichand, who won silver for India in the 2016 Rio Olympics, was overjoyed.

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6. Sachin Tendulkar Gifted her a Car After the 2016 Rio Olympics

Naturally, Sindhu considered her Olympic silver medal to be a very meaningful achievement. The fact that 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar gave her a present in recognition of her victory added to how meaningful it was. For her accomplishment in Rio, PV Sindhu received a BMW from Sachin Tendulkar.

7. She Likes Swimming And Meditation

Swimming, yoga, and meditation are some of PV Sindhu's favorite ways to unwind when she's not practicing. In 2019, she told NDTV, that she meditated to maintain calmness. She frequently appears in pools in her Instagram photos.

8. Her Toughest Competitors are!

One who is considerably closer to PV Sindhu is her toughest rival, not one of the sport's legends. PV Sindhu shared a video of herself competing against her toughest competition—her tiny nephew Aaryan—on Instagram just before the Olympics. She said, He also happens to be my biggest supporter.

9. PV Sindhu is a big Time Foodie

PV Sindhu's Instagram account attests to her love of cuisine. On her timeline, there are several references to food and mouthwatering foods. She had to forgo sweet curd, one of her favorite delicacies, while preparing for the 2016 Olympics. She had been denied the sweet curd she enjoys the most by me. She was barred from eating ice cream as well by me. She may now eat anything she pleases "After her victory, coach Pullela Gopichand made a statement.

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10. She Initially trained under Mehboob Ali

Sindhu was trained initially by Mehboob Ali, while Gopichand served as an inspiration for her and ultimately became her coach. At the Indian Railway Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications in Secunderabad, it was under his tutelage that she learned the fundamentals of the sport.

11. Pullela Gopichand is her Inspiration

Every athlete has at least one person who motivates them to reach new heights.

Pullela Gopichand, a legend in badminton, is Pullela for Sindhu. His victory at 2001 All England Open Badminton Championship inspired Sindhu to fall in love with the game. Every athlete has at least one person who motivates them to reach new heights. Pullela Gopichand, a legend in badminton, is Pullela for Sindhu. His victory at 2001 All England Open Badminton Championship inspired Sindhu to fall in love with the game. She originally intended to play volleyball, but Gopichand's victory encouraged her to switch sports, especially since he is now also her coach.

12. First Indian Singles Players to Win Olympics  Silver

Sindhu also boasts the distinction of being the only singles athlete from India to have achieved Olympic silver. She accomplished the feat at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. Saina Nehwal, who captured a bronze medal in the women's singles competition in 2012, is the only other Indian to have achieved this feat. She would strive for gold in 2020.

13. PV Sindhu's Major Achievements

The statement made by Gopichand that "the most remarkable quality in Sindhu's game is her attitude and the never-say-die spirit" was echoed by this writer.  Sindhu achieved success after entering Gopichand's badminton academy. She won the pairs championship at the fifth Servo All India ranking for the under-10 age group as well as the singles title at the Ambuja Cement All India ranking. She won the singles championship at the Sub-juniors in Pondicherry, the doubles championship at the Krishna Khaitan All India Tournament IOC All India Ranking, the Sub-Junior Nationals, and the All India Ranking in Pune, all in the under-13 age group. At the 51st National State Games in India, she also took home the under-14 team gold medal. The first Indian woman to ever compete in the WBF final, PV Sindhu fell to Nozomi Okuhara in August 2017 and had to settle for silver.

14. Awarded with Padma Shri Award

It takes a lot of effort and dedication to succeed in sports and those who do often get the biggest benefits for their efforts. Not every athlete has the opportunity to be featured on the top honor list. PV Sindhu put a lot of training and effort into achieving her career-long goals, and even after being recognized with the fourth-highest civilian award in India, the Padma Shri, she continues to push herself hard to uphold the nation's prestige via her sport.

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