PANAJI: With the historic consecutive medals at Olympics to her credit, world champion PV Sindhu has become India’s most decorated badminton player of all times.
The iconic 26-year-old shuttler arrives in the country today, with her Tokyo 2020 bronze medal victory delighting the Goan badminton fraternity and as such, is being welcomed by a letter of appreciation.
“Dear Sindhu ji,
“Our heartiest congratulations to you on your historic feat of winning back-to-back medals at the Olympics. We in Goa witnessed your every match, cheered your every point, yelled over your amazing down the line or cross court smashes and celebrated your every screeches that lead to your bronze medal win. It was a unique and enthralling experience for us all, watching your exploits on the ‘Big Live screen’ with Goa’s younger generation, parents and fans. Giving us the magnetic and electric feeling of being there in Tokyo2020 just besides you – emotionally, mentally and in spirit. Your win means a lot to the sport, an inspiration to all the children who can dream of following in your footsteps. That one day, they too can rise, they too can shine, they too can achieve.
“Thank you Sindhu ji for giving us and all of India the moments of glory that we yearn for, bringing the smiles on our faces, the reasons for millions to take up to a sport.
Every step that you take has been a giant leap for India. We will cherish these magical moments for many years to come.
For the big-match player and the greatest Indian shuttler of all times, we pray for your continued success, good health and many more years of glory. Thank you for everything.
“With love and fondest regards from us all,” wrote Sandeep Heble, secretary of Goa Badminton Association, for and on behalf of all fans in Goa.
Livenewsgoa.com salutes Sindhu for her remarkable resilience to come back from the draining semi-final defeat and notch-up a commanding win to bag the bronze medal.
