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Sindhu had, on August 25, became the first Indian to win a World Championships gold medal by defeating Japans Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in the finals of the tournament held in Switzerlands Basel. (Photo: Twitter)

PV Sindhu meets Vice President Venkaiah Naidu at his residence; see...

Naidu also met her parents and congratulated them for their daughter's historic win.

31 Aug 2019 12:11 PM IST

Earlier, the 24-year-old had four medals at the World Championships as she bagged bronze in the 2013 and 2014 while in 2017 and 2018 she claimed silver medals. (Photo: ANI)

PV Sindhu offers prayers at Tirupati temple

She visited the temple this morning and thanked the almighty for his blessings in winning the world championship.

30 Aug 2019 2:26 PM IST

Two-time silver medallist PV Sindhu produced a commanding performance in her opening match at the BWF World Championships here on Wednesday.

World champion PV Sindhu expected 'a 2017-like long match with...

In an exclusive chat with ANI, Sindhu said that the central government was very supportive and is promoting every sport.

28 Aug 2019 10:01 AM IST

Sindhu has been at the receiving end of criticism for coming short in the summit clashes of major events ever since the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she had finished second best to Marin. (Photo: AFP)

'Learnt from mistakes to bounce back', says PV Sindhu

Sindhu had trounced Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in the final of the tournament.

28 Aug 2019 9:50 AM IST

In his Independence Day address also , Modi had urged citizens to eliminate single-use plastic and suggested that shopkeepers provide eco-friendly bags to customers. (Photo: DD news)

Modi parises Indian Para-Badminton players for their performance in...

The Indian contingent was able to win 12 medals in the tournament.

28 Aug 2019 9:50 AM IST

Kim was the guiding force behind the improvement in Sindhus game, bringing immediate changes to her net game and insisting her to play to her strengths. (Photo: AP)

Kim Ji Hyun: Meet the Korean who reinvented world champion PV Sindhu's...

Kim, the 1994 Hiroshima Asian Games gold medallist who has coached the likes of Sung Ji-hyun, was appointed coach in...

27 Aug 2019 3:23 PM IST

Sindhu defeated Japans Nozomi Okuhara 21-7 21-7 in the final of the world championship in Basel, Switzerland to become the first Indian to claim a gold at the showpiece. (Photo: Narendra Modi/Twitter)

World champion Sindhu meets PM Narendra Modi

Sindhu was accompanied by Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and national coach Pullela Gopichand among others during the...

27 Aug 2019 2:15 PM IST

Sindhu became the first Indian to win a World Championships gold medal by defeating Japans Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in the finals of the tournament on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

'Wish to win more medals for India': PV Sindhu after arrival in India

The 24-year-old further stated that she had been preparing for so long and thanked her parents, coaches, and trainer for...

27 Aug 2019 10:21 AM IST

India middle-order batsman Hanuma Vihari and National chairman of selectors MSK Prasad congratuled the Indian ace shuttler for her historic feat. (Photo: AFP)

Vihari and Prasad congratulate Sindhu on her acheivement

The gold was Sindhu's fifth medal at the World Championships. She won a bronze each in the 2013 and 2014 editions.

26 Aug 2019 4:44 PM IST

PV Sindhu won the BWF World Championships title by defeating Japans Nozomi Okuhara in straight games by 21-7, 21-7. (Photo: AFP)

'World Championship gold will give Sindhu belief to go all the way at...

Two-time silver medallist Sindhu became the first Indian to win the World Championships gold by thrashing Nozomi Okuhara...

26 Aug 2019 4:37 PM IST

As time continues to tick away before the start of 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Sushil Kumar said it orders well for the players when they start to peak around the global event. (Photo: AFP)

Wrestler Sushil Kumar: 'PV Sindhu made entire nation proud'

Wrestler Sushil Kumar on Monday lauded shuttler PV Sindhu for winning the gold medal at the BWF World Championships.

26 Aug 2019 12:48 PM IST

Sindhu has been at the receiving end of criticism for coming short in the summit clashes of major events ever since the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she had finished second best to Marin. (Photo: AFP)

'This is my answer to those who questioned me', says PV Sindhu

Two-time silver-medallist Sindhu ended an agonising wait for an elusive gold with a maiden World Championship title on...

26 Aug 2019 12:22 PM IST