PV Sindhu has again uplifted pride, honour of tricolour: Anurag Thakur

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur congratulated ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu after she clinched the Singapore Open 2022 title, saying that she has again uplifted the pride and honour of the tricolour.

Indian ace shuttler and Olympic medalist PV Sindhu clinched the Singapore Open 2022 title after defeating China's Wang Zhiyi in the final of the women's singles category.

"I would like to congratulate PV Sindhu on behalf of the country and government of India. Brilliant performance. She has again uplifted pride and honour of the tricolour by clinching Singapore Open. PM Modi continuously encouraged sports - with Fit India Movement & Khelo India," said Thakur to the media.

Playing on court 1, Sindhu won the summit clash by 21-9, 11-21, 21-15. She was off to a great start, winning the first game by a thumping margin. Zhiyi made a comeback in a similar fashion in the next game, winning it by 11-21. In the decider game, the top Indian shuttler maintained her composure to win it 21-15 and win the title.

PV Sindhu advanced to the summit clash of the women's singles category of the Singapore Open 2022 by defeating Japan's Saena Kawakami in the semifinals here in Singapore on Saturday.

Sindhu was at her most dominant in the game, as she warded off the Japanese challenge within two straight games 15-21, 7-21. The match lasted for 58 minutes.

This is Sindhu's third title of 2022.

In January this year, Sindhu won the women's singles title at the Syed Modi International tournament.

At the Babu Banarasi Indoor Stadium, top-seed Sindhu defeated Malvika Bansod 21-13, 21-16 in the summit clash that lasted for 35 minutes.

Then later in March, India's ace shuttler claimed the Swiss Open 2022 women's singles crown at St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel.

Battling it out at court 1, the double Olympic medallist Indian Sindhu defeated Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand by 21-16, 21-8 in 49 minutes.

Battling it out at court 1, the double Olympic medallist Indian Sindhu defeated Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand by 21-16, 21-8 in 49 minutes. (ANI)

Source: Sports