But denying the mobile has served the objective and many mothers are now contemplating snatching away the mobile from their wards now, so that they can emulate similar tempo as Sindhu in their exams or studies.
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But Ali’s remarks on better coach were surprising as the Telangana government announced a cash award for Rs 1 crore to Gopichand, who has been coaching Sindhu for the last 15 years.
Rio 2016 Olympics have ended and India is celebrating the achievements of our two sportswomen who have made us proud, creating history when we had given up hope. “I am grateful to you for the confidence that you have reposed in me and the support you have given”, Gopichand said.
In what will go down as an embarrassing moment for the Telangana state government and for politicos waiting to bank on the medallists at the Rio Olympics, the state deputy CM Mahmood Ali reportedly made an off-hand remark at coach Pullela Gopichand. ‘ and How Andhra-Telangana rivalry has enriched PV Sindhu by crores have already sprung up.
But coach added that he was happy with Srikanth’s progress and gutsy performance of going out there and giving his best. Meanwhile her coach Pullela Gopichand stated that this is just the beginning for the shuttler and she will bring many more laurels for the country in future.
Gopichand, who is a former All England Champion and the national coach has his own academy in Hyderabad.
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Gopichand observed that things started changing in India with 2010 Commonwealth Games as governments were taking keen interest in sports.
“My parents, my coach sacrificed so much”.
Chandrababu played badminton with Sindhu on the dais at the start of the event.
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In fact, after the finals, gold medalist Carolina Marin walked up to Gopichand to hug him while he congratulated her. Both states also offered her government jobs even though she already has a job with Bharat Petroleum.
