New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday led the nation in hailing ace shuttler PV Sindhu's epic performance in the women's singles final at the 2017 World Championships. The 22-year-old settled lost the final in three grueeling games, but she managed to earn respect for her gritty performance.
Hailing Sindhu's performance, PM Modi tweeted, "Well played @Pvsindhu1! We are proud of your game at the @2017BWC finals. Congratulations".
Well played @Pvsindhu1! We are proud of your game at the @2017BWC finals. Congratulations.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 27, 2017
Former India opener Virender Sehwag also congratulated the Indian shuttler on winning her third medal at the World Championship.
"Pusarla Venkata Sindhu - Remember the name. A role-model for a generation, aged 22. India is proud of u @Pvsindhu1 Most breathtaking finals," he wrote.
Pusarla Venkata Sindhu - Remember the name.A role-model for a generation, aged 22.
India is proud of u @Pvsindhu1
Most breathtaking finals— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 27, 2017
While the gruelling contest was on between Sindhu and Okuhara, Sehwag had tweeted: "Making India switch off from watching a cricket match while we are batting, what a joy to watch. #Sindhu in full flow. Come on India".
Making India switch off from watching a cricket match while we are batting, what a joy to watch #Sindhu in full flow .Come on India !
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 27, 2017
Tennis legend Leander Paes tweeted a picture of Sindhu and Saina Nehwal on the podium and wrote, "Watching two of our Champions on the Podium is such a proud feeling!! #BWC2017."
Watching two of our Champions on the Podium is such a proud feeling!!#BWC2017 pic.twitter.com/DDs5odSbgt
— Leander Paes (@Leander) August 27, 2017
"You are an inspiration @Pvsindhu1 .What an epic display of badminton skills that was. Privileged to watch. Thank you #Sindhu," wrote former India batsman Mohammad Kaif.
You are an inspiration @Pvsindhu1 .What an epic display of badminton skills that was. Privileged to watch.
Thank you #Sindhu— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) August 27, 2017
In the longest match of the tournament, which tested the physical and mental strength of both the players, Sindhu lost 19-21 22-20 20-22 after battling hard for one hour and 49 minutes.
