Congratulations pour in for PV Sindhu; she's our pride, says PM

New Delhi, August 1

The country rejoiced at badminton ace PV Sindhu winning her second Olympic medal with the sports fraternity hailing her feat and President Ram Nath Kovind lauding her for setting “a new yardstick of consistency, dedication and excellence”.

Sindhu on Sunday became only the second Indian and first woman to win two Olympic medals, securing a bronze after a straight-game win over world no.9 He Bing Jiao of China in the women’s singles third-place play-off in Tokyo.

“P V 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,” Kovind tweeted.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Sindhu as “one of our most most outstanding Olympians”.

“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,” Modi said in a tweet.

Congratulating Sindhu on winning her historic bronze, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur wrote: “SMASHING VICTORY PV Sindhu!!! You dominated the game & made history #Tokyo2020! An Olympic medalist twice over! India is so proud of you & awaits your return!”           

India’s lone individual Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra congratulate Sindhu and said “you make us super proud !!!”                  

Indian Olympic Association hailed Sindhu for becoming the second Indian to bag two Olympic medals.

 Top wrestler and Olympic medal hopeful Bajrang Punia tweeted:  “History has been created as its a back to back Olympic medal for India’s @Pvsindhu1. She wins the BRONZE.”                  Former and current cricketers also congratulated Sindhu on her historic feat.

“Congratulations @Pvsindhu1. Proud of your achievement,” said former India captain Anil Kumble.

The BCCI also tweeted its congratulatory message for the badminton star.

“Isaayi Muslim Sikh Hindu, Sabko jodein #PVSindhu. First Indian woman to win two Olympic medals. Congratulations on the #Bronze,” said former India opener Virender Sehwag.

“Sensational #Sindhu!! 2 olympics, 2 medals!!  You’ve made the country proud. Hearty congratulations to @Pvsindhu1 for this massive win!,” tweeted India pacer Ishant Sharma. — PTI

India strikes 3rd Olympic Medal at #Tokyo2020
Very proud of you @Pvsindhu1 on winning Bronze, your 2nd Olympic medal and making India proud🇮🇳#Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/XImJ2oJNLb

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) August 1, 2021

SMASHING VICTORY PV Sindhu !!! 🏸

You dominated the game & made history #Tokyo2020 !

An Olympic medalist twice over! 🥉

India 🇮🇳 is so proud of you & awaits your return!

YOU DID IT ! pic.twitter.com/kpxAAYQLrh

— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) August 1, 2021

Congratulations @Pvsindhu1 ! You make us super proud !!! pic.twitter.com/55lMOCQeMc

— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 1, 2021

Big congratulations to PV Sindhu for winning the second medal for India. #Tokyo2021 #Bronze

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 1, 2021

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. #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/O8Ay3JWT7q

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 1, 2021

She never comes back without raising the tricolour! Kudos @Pvsindhu1 🇮🇳#PVSindhu pic.twitter.com/evD7CneWfJ

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 1, 2021

Congratulations on your bronze medal @Pvsindhu1 🙌🏻🇮🇳
You have made us all proud, yet again 🤩 pic.twitter.com/XRWcCe1ccn

— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) August 1, 2021

Congratulations @Pvsindhu1 on winning bronze medal at the #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/KAp2j8qB4T

— Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (@mirabai_chanu) August 1, 2021

Congratulations @Pvsindhu1 👏 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/HEW9ZjgWtI

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) August 1, 2021

Wow #PVSindhu ,
Simply superb.
Two Olympics, two medals , and a nation super proud. pic.twitter.com/vCqt7qU4AV

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) August 1, 2021

Congratulations on scripting history at the #Olympics #PVSindhu

The first Indian woman to win two individual Olympic medals.

Your bronze medal win has charged up an entire nation. 🥉 pic.twitter.com/AXGHKe3wlU

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) August 1, 2021

What a match @Pvsindhu1!
Look at those last 2 deciding mins of the game.
The Bronze🥉you bagged made India proud, once again! Congratulations!
By becoming the First Indian women to win medal at 2 #OlympicGames , you will ignite a new revolution in sports in our Nation!#Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/VrdnlAwqa4

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) August 1, 2021

Many congratulations to @Pvsindhu1 for creating history by becoming the first Indian woman athlete to win a 2nd Olympic medal. Her stellar performance at #TokyoOlympics has made every Indian proud of her achievement. My best wishes for her future endeavours. #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/MJWnuRpNBg

— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) August 1, 2021

Congratulations to @Pvsindhu1 for winning the Bronze at #Tokyo2020 !! & becoming the first Indian woman to bring home two individual Olympic medals
We’re proud of you 🇮🇳👍 👏

— Sachin Pilot (@SachinPilot) August 1, 2021

Well played @Pvsindhu1.

Time and again you have proved your unparalleled commitment and devotion towards the game. May you continue to bring glory to the nation.

We are proud of your remarkable accomplishment. pic.twitter.com/uiGNLwwMVO

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 1, 2021

Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates.