The Sindhu s hard fought silver was India s second medal of the Rio Olympics after female wrestler Sakshi Malik claimed bronze on Wednesday.
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The company has also congratulated the badminton icon.
Quarter-final: By beating 2012 London Olympics silver medalist Wang Yihan in the quarterfinals, Sindhu nearly assured a medal for country. “Little things that go a long way”. She’s also the youngest Indian to ever win an Olympic medal.
The reigning World Champion was put through her paces by the ninth-seeded Indian, but ultimately prevailed 19-21, 21-12, 21-15.
P V Sindhu, probably gave nation the most thrilling and heart-beating one hour with her game play against Carolina Marin in Olympic Singles Final yesterday.
“My life has certainly changed now after this silver”, Sindhu reacted after the victory ceremony.
The native of the southwestern Spanish city of Huelva had not lost a game in her first four matches in Rio, but she responded emphatically to the adversity to dominate the second game from start to finish. “I’m very truly very happy”.
A bronze medalist will get Rs 50 lakh. However, I was prepared because I knew it would happen. The 21-year-old could not win gold but her performances in the tournament ensured she finished with a silver medal.
Sindhu went down fighting in the final against Carolina Marin of Spain.
Saina Nehwal won the first medal bronze for India in badminton in 2012 London Olympics. Carolina Marin has won against PV Sindhu. “It was her day on centre court today”. “I played well, I had some great matches and now, I am Olympic silver medallist”, she told Times of India.
A recipient of Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award, Sindhu has been coached by Indian badminton legend Pullela Gopichand – a former world number four in men’s badminton and victor of the 2001 All England Badminton Championships.
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Praising Sindhus efforts, Dr Das Gupta said, I congratulate her for this historical achievement and bringing laurels for India.
