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P.V. Sindhu: From Child Prodigy to Badminton Legend

P.V. Sindhu
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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

AttributeDetails
Full NamePusarla Venkata Sindhu
Known AsPV Sindhu
Date of BirthJuly 5, 1995
BirthplaceHyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now Telangana)
Height5’10” (179 cm)
Playing StyleRight-handed
Highest RankingWorld No. 2 (April 2017)
Current RankingWorld No. 11 (2024)

Family Information

RelationDetails
FatherPV Ramana (National Volleyball Player)
MotherP. Vijaya (National Volleyball Player)
SisterPV Divya
CoachPullela 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)

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