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Sindhu has been at the receiving end of criticism for coming short in the summit clashes of major events ever since the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she had finished second best to Marin. (Photo: AFP)

'This is my answer to those who questioned me', says PV Sindhu

Two-time silver-medallist Sindhu ended an agonising wait for an elusive gold with a maiden World Championship title on Sunday.

26 Aug 2019 12:22 PM

Sindhu trounced Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in the final of the tournament and became the first Indian shuttler to win gold at the event. (Photo: AFP)

Carolina Marin, Pankaj Advani applaud PV Sindhu for winning gold at BWF World C'ships

PV SIndhu had four medals at the World C'ships as she bagged bronze in the 2013 and 2014 while in 2017 and 2018 she claimed silver medals.

26 Aug 2019 10:50 AM

Earlier, the 24-year old has four medals at the World Championships as she bagged bronze in the 2013 and 2014 while in 2017 and 2018 she claimed silver medals. (Photo: AFP)

'Winning gold in World C'ships is like winning an Olympic medal': BAI Vice-President

By winning the title, Sindhu, who was born in Hyderabad, has become the first Indian to clinch a gold medal at the World Championships.

26 Aug 2019 10:19 AM

Rijiju, who himself is monitoring the preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, said Sindhu's feat will act as a morale booster for the Indian Olympics contingent. (Photo: ANI)

'PV Sindhu has created history': Kiren Rijiju

In the same event, Indian shuttler Sai Praneeth won the bronze medal after he suffered a loss in the semifinal on Saturday.

26 Aug 2019 10:06 AM

Olympic silver medallist Sindhu beat Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-7 21-7 in a one-sided summit clash in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo: Twitter)

Sporting fraternity hails Sindhu's historic World Championships gold

The country's sporting fraternity on Sunday hailed P V Sindhu's historic triumph at the Badminton World Championships,

26 Aug 2019 10:03 AM

Sindhu also won the silver medal at the Rio Olympics 2016. (Photo: AFP)

'This time we were expecting a better result', says PV Sindhu's mother

Sindhu trounced Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in the final and became the first Indian shuttler to win a gold at the event.

26 Aug 2019 8:51 AM

Two-time silver medallist PV Sindhu was left speechless after her agonising wait for the elusive gold finally ended with a maiden World Championship title here on Sunday. (Photo: File)

PV Sindhu feels speechless after winning her maiden World Championship title

Sindhu became the first Indian to win World Championships gold by thrashing familiar rival Nozomi Okuhara.

25 Aug 2019 8:15 PM

The Indian won 21-7 21-7 in the summit clash that lasted just 38 minutes. (Photo: AFP)

BWF World Championships: PV Sindhu becomes first Indian shuttler to win gold

It is Sindhu's fifth World Championships medal, joint-most for a woman singles player.

25 Aug 2019 7:00 PM

BWF World Championships: Sai Praneeth crashes out of tournament, settles for bronze

Momota outplayed Praneeth in both the games, winning the encounter 21-13,21-8.

24 Aug 2019 5:50 PM

BWF World Championships: PV Sindhu storms into her third consecutive final by defeating Chen Yu Fei

Sindhu clinched a berth in the finals of the tournament by registering victory against Chen Yu Fei in 40 minutes.

24 Aug 2019 3:37 PM

B Sai Praneeth became the first Indian male shuttler in 36 years to secure a medal in the BWF World Championships after a 24-22 21-14 straight-game victory over Indonesia's Jonatan Christie. (Photo:AFP)

India's 1st male shuttler wins World Championships medal in 36 years

Prakash Padukone was the first Indian to win a men's singles World Championships medal -- a bronze -- in the 1983 edition.

23 Aug 2019 8:04 PM

India's PV Sindhu assured herself of a fifth medal at the BWF World Championships after reaching the semifinals with a come-from-behind 12-21 23-21 21-19 win over Asian Games gold medallist Tai Tzu Ying of Chinse Taipei.

PV Sindhu enters semifinals of World Championships, assured of fifth medal

The 24-year-old will take on the winner of the match between Chen Yu Fei and Mia Blichfeldt in the semifinal on Saturday.

23 Aug 2019 6:40 PM

In the third game, the world number 12 Mia did not give any chance to Nehwal to come back as she clinched the game 21-12 to win the one hour and 12 minutes long encounter. (Photo: AP)

BWF World Championships: Saina Nehwal crashes out of tournament, loses to Mia Blitchfeldt

With this defeat, Nehwal ended her journey in the tournament while Mia will proceed to the quarterfinals.

23 Aug 2019 9:44 AM

Sindhu began the tournament on the front foot and will now play in the round of 16-match on August 23. (Photo: File)

BWF World Championships: PV Sindhu begins her campaign in style

The 24-year-old ace shuttler outclassed her opponent in the two-straight games that lasted for 43 minutes.

22 Aug 2019 9:42 AM

Two-time silver medallist PV Sindhu produced a commanding performance in her opening match at the BWF World Championships here on Wednesday.

PV Sindhu makes positive start at World Championships

Sindhu looked in good touch as she controlled the rallies and outsmarted Chinese Taipei's Pai Yu Po 21-14 21-14 in a 43-minute contest.

21 Aug 2019 9:55 PM

Para badminton star and world no. 1 Pramod Bhagat with Japanese world champion Nozomi Okuhara in Basel, ahead of the BWF World Championships.

Bhagat, Parmer to lead the Indian challenge

India’s best ever show at the Worlds had been in 2015 when they clinched 12 medals including four gold.

21 Aug 2019 12:56 AM

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