PV Sindhu: In pursuit of gold and greatness

PV Sindhu won the BWF World Championships title by defeating Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in straight games by 21-7, 21-7. (Photo: AFP)

Sindhu got off to a flying start and dominated Okuhara throughout in the first game. (Photo: AFP)

Sindhu has become the first Indian to clinch a gold medal at the World Championships. (Photo: AFP)

I won it for my country and I am very proud being an Indian,” said Sindhu after clinching the gold. (Photo: AFP)

The 24-year-old had entered in the final of the competition by defeating China's Chen Yu Fei 21-7, 21-14. (Photo: AFP)

Sindhu has also won an Olympic silver in 2016 Rio Games, a silver at Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, an Asian Games silver at Jakarta and the BWF World Tour Finals. (Photo: AP)

Sindhu took a massive lead to win the second game by 21-7. (Photo: AP)

Sindhu felt goosebumps when the Indian national anthem was played during the medal ceremony. (Photo: AFP)