Pusarla Venkata Sindhu represents India’s most successful badminton journey, transforming from an eight-year-old enthusiast to becoming the first Indian to win a Badminton World Championship. Her story exemplifies dedication, perseverance, and continuous evolution in pursuit of excellence.
Personal Information Tables
Personal Details
Attribute | Details |
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Full Name | Pusarla Venkata Sindhu |
Known As | PV Sindhu |
Date of Birth | July 5, 1995 |
Birthplace | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now Telangana) |
Height | 5’10” (179 cm) |
Playing Style | Right-handed |
Highest Ranking | World No. 2 (April 2017) |
Current Ranking | World No. 11 (2024) |
Family Information
Relation | Details |
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Father | PV Ramana (National Volleyball Player) |
Mother | P. Vijaya (National Volleyball Player) |
Sister | PV Divya |
Coach | Pullela Gopichand |
Early Life and Background
Born into a family of national-level volleyball players, Sindhu chose a different path in sports. Her father, PV Ramana, won a bronze medal at the 1986 Seoul Asian Games, later receiving the Arjuna Award in 2000 for his contributions to volleyball.
Education
- Completed schooling from Auxilium High School, Hyderabad
- Graduated from St. Ann’s College for Women, Hyderabad
- Pursued MBA while continuing her sports career
Career Evolution
Early Training (2003-2009)
- Started playing badminton at age 8
- Trained under Mehboob Ali at Railway Institute, Secunderabad
- Traveled 56 km daily for training
- Joined Gopichand Badminton Academy
- Won multiple sub-junior tournaments
International Debut (2009-2012)
- Bronze at 2009 Sub-Junior Asian Badminton Championships
- Silver at 2010 Iran Fajr International Challenge
- Reached quarterfinals at 2010 BWF World Junior Championships
- Broke into top 20 BWF rankings in 2012
Rise to Prominence (2013-2015)
- First World Championships medal (Bronze) in 2013
- Received Arjuna Award
- Back-to-back World Championships bronze medals
- Commonwealth Games bronze in 2014
- Awarded Padma Shri in 2015
Olympic Success and Beyond (2016-Present)
- Silver medal at 2016 Rio Olympics
- Gold at 2019 World Championships
- Bronze at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
- Commonwealth Games gold in 2022
Major Achievements
Olympic Medals
- 2016 Rio Olympics: Silver
- 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Bronze
World Championships
- 2019: Gold
- 2017, 2018: Silver
- 2013, 2014: Bronze
Other Major Titles
- 2018 BWF World Tour Finals Winner
- Multiple Super Series titles
- Commonwealth Games medals
- Asian Games silver medalist
Awards and Recognition
- Padma Bhushan (2020)
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (2016)
- Padma Shri (2015)
- Arjuna Award (2013)