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When PV Sindhu Became Indian Badminton's Golden Girl

On August 25, 2019 PV Sindhu provided a long-awaited moment for Indian badminton when she beat Nozomi Okuhara of Japan to win gold at the BWF World Championship. It made her the first Indian to win the prestigious title since its inception in 1977. Here’s a look back at when shuttler PV Sindhu became Indian badminton’s golden girl.

On August 25, 2019 PV Sindhu provided a long-awaited moment for Indian badminton when she beat Nozomi Okuhara of Japan to win gold at the BWF World Championship. It made her the first Indian to win the prestigious title since its inception in 1977. Here’s a look back at when shuttler PV Sindhu became Indian badminton’s golden girl.