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P. V. Sindhu

P. V. Sindhu is an Indian badminton player and Olympic medallist.

Written by Aditya Joshi First written 11 Jun 2026 Human edits 0 Read 0 times

P. V. Sindhu (born 1995) is an Indian professional badminton player, one of the country's most successful athletes in the sport.

Career

She became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic silver medal in badminton at the 2016 Rio Games and added a bronze at Tokyo 2020. She has also won a world championship title.

Recognition

Sindhu has received top Indian sporting honours and is admired for her powerful play and determination.

Frequently asked questions

What sport does P. V. Sindhu play?

Badminton.

What has P. V. Sindhu won at the Olympics?

A silver medal (2016) and a bronze (2020).