English Notes Chapter 4.2 – P. V. Sindhu – An Icon of Success Class 8 Maharashtra Board

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1. Introduction

• P.V. Sindhu, a world-renowned badminton player from Andhra Pradesh, India.
• Won a silver medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this feat.
• She has been one of the top 10 badminton players in the world since 2014.

2. Early Life & Inspiration

• Full Name: Pusarla Venkata Sindhu
• Born: 1995 to P.V. Ramana and P. Vijaya (both professional volleyball players).
• Inspiration: She was inspired by Pullela Gopichand’s victory in the 2001 All England Open Badminton Championship.
• Started Playing Badminton at Age: 8
• First Coach: Mehboob Ali (at Indian Railway Institute of Signal Engineering & Telecommunications, Secunderabad).
• Advanced Training: Under Pullela Gopichand at his badminton academy to improve her skills.

3. Early Achievements in India

Under-10 Category:

• Won 5th Servo All India Ranking Championship.
• Won Ambuja Cement All India Ranking Tournament.

Under-13 Category:

• Won IOC All India Ranking Tournament (Doubles).
• Won Krishna Khaitan All India Tournament.
• Won Sub-Junior Nationals.
• Won All India Ranking Tournament, Pune.

Under-14 Category:

• Won Gold medal in 51st National School Games.

4. International Debut & Achievements

2009: Won Bronze medal at Sub-Junior Asian Badminton Championships (Colombo).

2010:

• Won Silver in Women’s Singles at Iran Fajr International Badminton Challenge.
• Selected for National Team at Uber Cup.

2012: Won Asia Youth Under-19 Championship.

2013:

• Won Maiden Grand Prix Gold title at Malaysian Open.
• Won India’s first Women’s Singles medal at the Badminton World Championships.
• Won Macau Open Grand Prix Gold title.
• Awarded Arjuna Award.

2014:

• Won back-to-back medals at World Badminton Championships (first Indian to do so).

2015:

• Won successive Women’s Singles title at Macau Open Grand Prix Gold.

2016:

• Won Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold title (defeated Scotland’s Kirsty Gilmour).
• Rio Olympics: Defeated Nozomi Okuhara (Japan) in Semi-Finals, secured Silver Medal after playing against Carolina Marin (Spain) in the final.

2017:

• Won India Open Superseries title (defeated Carolina Marin).

5. Major Honours & Awards

• Padma Shri (2015): 4th highest civilian award in India.
• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (2016): Highest sports honor in India.

6. P.V. Sindhu’s Strengths & Character Traits

• Dedication & Commitment – Hardworking and focused on continuous improvement.
• Never-Say-Die Attitude – Does not give up easily, fights till the end.
• Discipline & Perseverance – Practices regularly to improve her game.
• Sportsmanship – Plays with honesty and respect for opponents.

7. Role of Sindhu’s Parents

• Both parents were volleyball players who encouraged and supported her badminton career.
• Her father P.V. Ramana received the Arjuna Award for excellence in sports.
• They guided her during important matches and always motivated her to do her best.

8. Sindhu’s Message to Young Players

• Hard work, dedication, and commitment lead to success.
• Never give up on dreams, even in tough situations.
• Always stay focused and disciplined in any field.

Conclusion

P.V. Sindhu is a true icon of success, inspiring young athletes with her hard work and achievements. Her journey from a young girl inspired by Pullela Gopichand to an Olympic silver medalist is a testament to her determination and perseverance.