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Brand Sindhu

Sindhu’s brand value, as assessed by Duff and Phelps in January this year, was worth $ 21.6 million.

27 Aug 2019 12:00 AM

India middle-order batsman Hanuma Vihari and National chairman of selectors MSK Prasad congratuled the Indian ace shuttler for her historic feat. (Photo: AFP)

Vihari and Prasad congratulate Sindhu on her acheivement

The gold was Sindhu's fifth medal at the World Championships. She won a bronze each in the 2013 and 2014 editions.

26 Aug 2019 4:44 PM

As time continues to tick away before the start of 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Sushil Kumar said it orders well for the players when they start to peak around the global event. (Photo: AFP)

Wrestler Sushil Kumar: 'PV Sindhu made entire nation proud'

Wrestler Sushil Kumar on Monday lauded shuttler PV Sindhu for winning the gold medal at the BWF World Championships.

26 Aug 2019 12:48 PM

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

Sindhu credited her coaches for the performance and dedicated the win to her mother P Vijaya. (Photo: AP)

'Had goosebumps when national anthem was playing': PV Sindhu after World Championships gold

Sindhu became the first Indian to win World Championships gold by thrashing familiar rival Nozomi Okuhara of Japan 21-7 21-7.

26 Aug 2019 10:05 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

Sindhu on Sunday became the first Indian to win badminton World Championships gold.

PM Modi, Mamata Banerjee, Jagan Mohan Reddy, Prez congratulate PV Sindhu on her massive achievement

PV Sindhu clinched the world badminton championship gold with a win over Nozomi Okuhara of Japan.

25 Aug 2019 8:12 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: 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

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

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

The 24-year-old Indian ace has always managed to find her best form in the World Championships, producing stellar performances but she missed the trick in the summit clash twice. (Photo: PTI)

Sindhu chases elusive gold at Basel World Championships

Sindhu has been the most consistent performer in the World Championships in the last few years with two back-to-back silvers.

18 Aug 2019 5:00 PM

The 24-year-old Indian ace will once again be the biggest hope as she spearheads the country's challenge at the World Championship which begins in Basel, Switzerland on August 19. (Photo: PTI)

PV Sindhu seeks improvement on fitness, defence in search of World Championship gold

Sindhu has been the most consistent performer in the World Championships in the last few years with two silver and as many bronze medals.

16 Aug 2019 1:44 PM

With total earnings of 5.5 million dollars, PV Sindhu is tied for the 13th place in The Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2019 list released by Forbes on Tuesday.

PV Sindhu only Indian player in Forbes list of world's highest-paid female athletes

The list of the world's top 15 female athletes is topped by Serena Williams, with total earnings of USD 29.2 million.

07 Aug 2019 9:56 AM

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