Indian badminton player PV Sindhu won a silver medal at the Rio Olympics on 19 August, making history as the first Indian to reach the final, and has been congratulated by the country’s leaders.

Congratulations pour in

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee were among those who praised the shuttler for her achievement. Congress president Sonia Gandhi also sent her congratulations. Sindhu has, in addition, been given cash awards in recognition of the medal.

The final

In the title match Sindhu faced Carolina Marin of Spain, ranked world No. 1. She won the opening game 21-19 but lost the next two, 12-21 and 15-21, to finish with the silver.

See also: political leaders.

Originally published on 22 August 2016. Rewritten on 9 October 2026.

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