PV Sindhu Thank you Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message after making 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 to end her two-year wait for a BWF World Tour title and her seven-year drought to win a Super 750 or higher.Responding to the Prime Minister’s message on X, Sindhu expressed her gratitude and recalled some of her favorite moments during their post-Olympic meetings in Tokyo.“Thank you very much, Hon’ble Prime Minister Sir. Your wishes mean the world to me,” Sindhu wrote.“I will never forget sharing that ice cream with you after Tokyo, that short conversation in your office, and the many times before and after when I had the chance to meet you and be inspired by you.” These are memories that I will always cherish. “
Sindhu appreciates PM’s help on Indian sports
Sindhu also praised Prime Minister Modi’s dedication and work ethic, saying that every meeting with him is inspiring.“Each time I have met you, Sir, I have seen firsthand your wonders, I have a work ethic, always returning from one meeting, heading to another, often working late into the night.He ended his message by thanking him for inspiring Indian athletes over the years.“Thank you very much for your unwavering support for Indian sports. I wish you many years of good health and strength, Sir,” he said.Sindhu’s run in Tokyo included wins over Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei and World No. 5 before Han Yue defeated four-time champion Yamaguchi in straight games to lift the Japan Open title.
