President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C P Radhakrishnan have congratulated India’s ace woman shuttler P V Sindhu on becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open title. In a social media post, President Murmu said, the milestone marks a significant journey in the history Indian badminton. She highlighted that Sindhu’s achievement will inspire young athletes to excel in sports.

Vice President Radhakrishnan has described Sindhu’s achievement as historic and said that the victory has filled the nation with pride. He added that Sindhu’s unwavering pursuit of excellence continues to inspire millions of young sports persons across the country.