India rejoices after shuttler PV Sindhu’s second Olympic medal | Tokyo Olympics News – Times of India
Sindhu on Sunday became only the second Indian and first woman to win two Olympic medals, securing a bronze after a straight-game win over world no.9 He Bing Jiao of China in the women’s singles third-place play-off in Tokyo.
“P V Sindhu becomes the first Indian woman to win medals in two Olympic games. She has set a new yardstick of consistency, dedication and excellence. My heartiest congratulations to her for bringing glory to India,” Kovind tweeted.
P V Sindhu becomes the first Indian woman to win medals in two Olympic games. She has set a new yardstick of consis… https://t.co/H3IdUUBBed
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) 1627821148000
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Sindhu as “one of our most most outstanding Olympians”.
“We are all elated by the stellar performance by @Pvsindhu1. Congratulations to her on winning the Bronze at @Tokyo2020. She is India’s pride and one of our most outstanding Olympians,” Modi said in a tweet.
We are all elated by the stellar performance by @Pvsindhu1. Congratulations to her on winning the Bronze at… https://t.co/Qv63WqW8no
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1627821946000
Congratulating Sindhu on winning her historic bronze, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur wrote: “SMASHING VICTORY PV Sindhu!!! You dominated the game & made history #Tokyo2020! An Olympic medalist twice over! India is so proud of you & awaits your return!”
SMASHING VICTORY PV Sindhu !!! ????You dominated the game & made history #Tokyo2020 !An Olympic medalist twice ove… https://t.co/COXQztNGO9
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) 1627820752000
India’s lone individual Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra congratulate Sindhu and said “you make us super proud !!!”
Congratulations @Pvsindhu1 ! You make us super proud !!! https://t.co/55lMOCQeMc
— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) 1627820760000
Indian Olympic Association hailed Sindhu for becoming the second Indian to bag two Olympic medals.
Top wrestler and Olympic medal hopeful Bajrang Punia tweeted: “History has been created as its a back to back Olympic medal for India’s @Pvsindhu1. She wins the BRONZE.”
History has been created as its a back to back Olympic medal for India’s @Pvsindhu1. She wins the BRONZE ????… https://t.co/qWFDuRyeX5
— Bajrang Punia ???????? (@BajrangPunia) 1627821188000
Former and current cricketers also congratulated Sindhu on her historic feat.
“Congratulations @Pvsindhu1. Proud of your achievement,” said former India captain Anil Kumble.
Congratulations @Pvsindhu1. Proud of your achievement. ????????
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) 1627820885000
The BCCI also tweeted its congratulatory message for the badminton star.
Heartiest congratulations on the Bronze Medal at @Tokyo2020, @Pvsindhu1! ???? ????You have made the entire nation proud… https://t.co/kx4ElIniMF
— BCCI (@BCCI) 1627822027000
“Isaayi Muslim Sikh Hindu, Sabko jodein #PVSindhu. First Indian woman to win two Olympic medals. Congratulations on the #Bronze,” said former India opener Virender Sehwag.
Isaayi Muslim Sikh Hindu,Sabko jodein #PVSindhu .First Indian woman to win two Olympic medals. Congratulations o… https://t.co/E5G5kPlLp5
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 1627820972000
“Sensational #Sindhu!! 2 olympics, 2 medals!! You’ve made the country proud. Hearty congratulations to @Pvsindhu1 for this massive win!,” tweeted India pacer Ishant Sharma.
Sensational #Sindhu!! ????????2 olympics, 2 medals!! You’ve made the country proud. Hearty congratulations to… https://t.co/JQXRkLrrLw
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) 1627822431000
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