PV Sindhu thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message after he created history by becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open. The two-time Olympic medalist beat Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in the women’s singles final to end a two-year wait for a BWF World Tour title and her seven-year drought for a Super 750 title or higher.
Responding to the Prime Minister’s letter on X, Sindhu expressed her gratitude and recalled some of her favorite memories from their meetings after the Tokyo Olympics.“Thank you very much, Honorable Prime Minister. Your wishes mean the world to me,” Sindhu wrote.“I will never forget sharing that ice cream with you after Tokyo, that brief conversation in your office, and the many occasions before and after when I had the honor of meeting you and being inspired by you.
Those are the memories I will always cherish.”
Sindh praises the Prime Minister’s support for Indian sports
Sindhu also praised Prime Minister Modi’s dedication and work ethic, saying that every meeting with him was inspiring.She wrote on the
She ended her message by thanking him for encouraging Indian athletes over the years.“Thank you for your unwavering support for Indian sports. Wishing you many years of good health and strength sir,” she added.Sindhu’s title-winning run in Tokyo included victories over Olympic champion Chen Yufei and world number five Han Yu before defeating four-time champion Yamaguchi in straight matches to lift the prestigious Japan Open Cup.