Indians were still not over the hangover of the triumph that PV Sindhu and Sai Praneeth brought back home from the World Championships. At one hand, Sai Praneeth, who clinches on to the bronze in the men’s singles category after 36 years, had a distinct celebration to offer for his nation. While, Praneeth had already acquired his Bronze medal, PV Sindhu was still out there on the court, making a clear way towards the much awaited Gold medal that India have been waiting for eternity.
However, by the evening, the woes of every Indian was turned into a moment of joy, as PV Sindhu claimed the Gold with such an exceptional clash, the two world champions Sindhu and opponent Nozomi Okuhara, in a 38-minute showdown, Sindhu came at top beating an old rival of the title. Becoming the first Indian to claim a gold medal in such a feat, Sindhu’s name was chanted by almost every Indian.
India’s pride, a champion who has brought home a Gold and lots of glory!
Happy to have met @Pvsindhu1. Congratulated her and wished her the very best for her future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/4WvwXuAPqr
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 27, 2019
Upon being welcomed in India, the two medal holders were showered with praises and appreciation alike. The two athletes were scheduled to meet the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi on Tuesday. He congratulated the two players with best wishes for their individual future. PM Modi also posted in his Twitter handle, appreciating the duo’s efforts and how the country feels proud of them.
Honoured @Pvsindhu1 who created history and made India proud by winning the World Badminton Championship for the first time! My best wishes to her in her pursuit to bring more glory to India🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/2iwtfmlVIb
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) August 27, 2019
The duo also met with Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, where Sai Praneeth received a cheque of Rs 4Lakh, and PV Sindhu was presented with Rs 10Lakh cheque. Kiren Rijiju also posted about the meeting on his Twitter handle. Nevertheless, the duo has managed to give hope for the future; an achievement which might pave the way for resolving India’s medal draught.
