PV Sindhu, India’s sporting icon, added a Commonwealth Singles gold medal to her extensive collection on Monday with a dominant straight-game victory against Canada’s Michelle Li in the final.
In front of a raucous audience at the NEC venue, the world number seven from India upset her 13th ranked opponent 21-15, 21-13.
The 30-year-old needed to do something exceptional to win her first match against Sindhu in eight years, but the Indian didn’t give her a chance. Sindhu was clinical in her short game, capitalising on even the smallest of attacking situations.
Numerous Indian supporters were present in the arena for the gold medal match, thus the crowd supported Sindhu the entire time. After the game, the top shuttler congratulated the spectators and said they were responsible for her prized medal victory.
I had been waiting for this gold for a long time and finally I have got it. I am super happy. Thanks to the crowd, they made me win today,” said Sindhu after the final.
PV Sindhu
Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India, praised Sindhu for winning the gold in Birmingham and labeled her “Champion of Champions.”
PV Sindhu’s Impressive Medal Haul
PV Sindhu has won medals at all significant badminton competitions, but this is her first gold medal in a multisport event. Here is a look at the Indian shuttler’s impressive array of medals (singles only).
Rio Olympics – Silver
Tokyo Olympics – Bronze
World Championships – Gold in 2019
Commonwealth Games 2022 – Gold
Commonwealth Games 2018 – Silver
Commonwealth Games 2014 – Bronze
Asian Games – 2018 – Silver
PV Sindhu takes home the gold. She wins the singles gold medal in the Commonwealth Games, which completes the picture.
Image Credit: AFP/Ben Stansall
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