‘Your wishes mean the world to me’: PV Sindhu’s heartfelt message to PM Modi after Japan Open triumph

PV Sindhu thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulations after creating history by becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open. The two-time Olympic medalist defeated Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in the women’s singles final to end a two-year wait for a BWF World Tour title and a seven-year drought for a Super 750 crown or higher.Responding to the Prime Minister’s message on X, Sindhu expressed her gratitude and recalled some of her favorite memories from their meeting after the Tokyo Olympics.“Thank you very much Prime Minister sir. Your wishes mean the world to me,” Sindhu wrote.“I will never forget sharing that ice cream with you after Tokyo, that brief conversation in your office, and the many opportunities before and after I had the privilege of meeting you and being inspired by you. These are memories I will always cherish.”

Sindhu praises the Prime Minister’s support for Indian sports

Sindhu also appreciated Prime Minister Modi’s dedication and work ethic and said every meeting with him was inspiring.“Every time I have met you sir I have witnessed your incredible work ethic first hand, always coming back from one meeting, heading straight to the next, often working late into the night. You truly epitomize what hard work, dedication and service to the nation means,” she wrote on X.She concluded her message by thanking her for encouraging Indian athletes over the years.“Thank you for your unwavering support to Indian sports. I wish you many, many years of good health and strength sir,” she saidSindhu’s triumphant run in Tokyo included victories over Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei and world No.5 Han Yue before defeating four-time champion Yamaguchi in straight games to lift the prestigious Japan Open trophy.