PV Sindhu Thank you Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message after creating history by becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open. The two-time Olympic medalist defeated 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 or higher crown.Responding to Prime Minister X’s message, Sindhu expressed her gratitude and recalled some of her favorite memories from their meetings after the Tokyo Olympics.“Thank you so much, Hon’ble Prime Minister Sir. Your wishes mean the world to me,” Sindhu wrote.“I will never forget sharing ice cream with you after Tokyo, that short conversation in your office, and the many occasions before and after when I had the privilege of meeting you and being inspired by you. Those are the memories I will always cherish.”
Sindhu praised PM’s support for: Sports in India
Sindhu also praised Prime Minister Modi’s dedication and work ethic, saying every meeting with him was inspiring.“Every time I meet you, Sir, I witness your extraordinary work ethic, always coming back from one meeting, straight to another, always working late into the night. You show what hard work, dedication, and service to the country mean,” he wrote to X.He concluded his message by thanking him for inspiring Indian athletes over the years.“Thank you for your unwavering support for Indian sport. Wishing you many, many years of good health and strength, Sir,” heSindhu’s title-winning run in Tokyo included victories over Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei and world no. 5 Han Yue before defeating four-time champion Yamaguchi in straight games to lift the prestigious Japan Open trophy.