DELHI : 01 AUG 2021
Key Highlight:
- Sindhu defeated He Bing Jiao of China by 21-13 and 21-15 in the bronze medal match
- President Shri Ram NathKovid and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulate Sindhu for her stupendous performance
- Congratulating Sindhu, Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur says, you made history
Indian shuttler P V Sindhuwon the bronze medal in women’s single match in Tokyo Olympics today. PV Sindhu defeated He Bing Jiao of China by 21-13 and 21-15 in the bronze medal match and became the first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals. Sindhu won silver at Rio 2016. Wrestler Sushil Kumar is the first and only other Indian to win two Olympic medals. President Shri Ram NathKovind, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Sports Minister Shri Anurag Thakur and Indians from all corner of the country congratulated PV Sindhu for her achievement.

President Sri Ram NathKovind wished Sindhu on her win. ShriKovind tweeted,“”PV Sindhu becomes the first Indian woman to win medals in two Olympic games. She has set a new yardstick of consistency, dedication and excellence. My heartiest congratulations to her for bringing glory to India.”
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Sindhu for her performance. Shri Narendra Modi tweeted, “We are all elated by the stellar performance by @Pvsindhu1. Congratulations to her on winning the Bronze at @Tokyo2020. She is India’s pride and one of our most outstanding Olympians.”

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