PV Sindhu thanks PM Modi after winning Japan Open 2026 title

P V Sindhu Calls Historic Japan Open 2026 Title 'Truly Poetic' As Victory Coincides With Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra

Bhubaneswar: India's star shuttler P V Sindhu described her historic Japan Open women's singles title triumph as "truly poetic" as it coincided with Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra in Puri.PV Sindhu Responds To PM Modi's Congratulatory Post After Japan Open Title Win, Says 'Your Wishes Mean The World To Me' Sindhu made the remark in a social media post while replying to BJD president Naveen Patnaik, who had earlier congratulated her on defeating Japan's Akane Yamaguchi to win the title.Thanking Patnaik for his congratulatory message, Sindhu expressed her desire to return to Puri to witness the annual festival and seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath.Thank you very much, Naveen Sir. My father-in-law, who served as a senior bureaucrat, has always spoken so highly of you, your leadership and your governance of Odisha.It feels truly poetic that this victory has come during Mahaprabhu Jagannath’s sacred Rath Yatra. I hope… https://t.co/SZYA4o9Csa— PV Sindhu (@Pvsindhu1) July 19, 2026 In a social media post on Sunday, Sindhu said, "It feels truly poetic that this victory has come during Mahaprabhu Jagannath's sacred Rath Yatra. I hope to return to Puri soon, experience the divine celebrations and seek Mahaprabhu's blessings at the Jagannath temple." Earlier, in a social media post, Patnaik wrote: "Congratulate @Pvsindhu1 on her historic win over Japan's #AkaneYamaguchi to lift the Japan Open 2026 women's singles badminton title, the first Indian to clinch the title. Her flawless performance in the final helped her defeat the home favourite and three-time world champion in straight sets. May she continue her brilliant performance and bring more glory for the country. Best wishes."(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

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'Your wishes mean the world to me': PV Sindhu's heartfelt message to PM Modi after Japan Open triumph

PV Sindhu thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for congratulating her after becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open. Recalling their meetings after the Tokyo Olympics, she said his wishes "mean the world" to her and praised his work ethic and support for Indian sport. Sindhu ended her two-year title drought by defeating Akane Yamaguchi in the final.

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PV Sindhu Responds To PM Modi's Congratulatory Post After Japan Open Title Win, Says 'Your Wishes Mean The World To Me'

New Delhi, July 19: PV Sindhu ended her long wait for a major title by winning the Japan Open Super 750 on Sunday. The two-time Olympic medallist defeated Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in straight games, 21-17, 21-17, to lift the trophy for the first time in her career. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated PV Sindhu the "historic feat" after which she thanked the Prime Minister on social media.Thank you so much, Hon’ble Prime Minister Sir. ❤️Your wishes mean the world to me. I will never forget sharing that ice cream with you after Tokyo, that brief conversation in your office, and the many occasions before and after when I had the privilege of meeting you and… https://t.co/g0TNuLXIT1— PV Sindhu (@Pvsindhu1) July 19, 2026 PM Modi shared a post on his official social media account and said, "A historic feat for Indian badminton! Congratulations to PV Sindhu for emerging victorious in the Japan Open 2026. Her determination and exceptional skills were on full display throughout the tournament. The fact that she is the first Indian to win this title makes this achievement even more special. It will inspire countless young athletes across the country to play and shine."PV Sindhu replied to the post and said, "Thank you so much, Hon’ble Prime Minister Sir. Your wishes mean the world to me. I will never forget sharing that ice cream with you after Tokyo, that brief conversation in your office, and the many occasions before and after when I had the privilege of meeting you and being inspired by you."She also said, "Those are memories I will always cherish. Every time I have met you, Sir, I have witnessed your incredible work ethic firsthand—always returning from one meeting, heading straight into another, often working late into the night. You truly embody what hard work, dedication, and service to the nation mean. Thank you for your unwavering support for Indian sport. Wishing you many, many years of good health and strength, Sir."The 31-year-old made history by becoming the first Indian player to win the Japan Open. Sindhu played an aggressive yet controlled game throughout the final, staying calm under pressure and finishing strongly against the home favourite and three-time world champion.Vintage PV Sindhu Stuns Yamaguchi To Become 1st Indian Japan Open ChampionThe victory also ended Sindhu's title drought as she had not won a BWF title in more than two years. Her impressive performance against one of the world's top players marks a strong return to form and gives her a big confidence boost for the rest of the season.

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