With the victory, P V Sindhu became the second Indian to win a Singapore Open title as one Saina Nehwal have achieved this in the past.
New Delhi: Displaying her dominance, India’s ace shuttler P V Shindhu on Sunday clinched her Super 500 title in her third final. Shindhu beat China’s Wang ZY 21-9, 11-21, 21-15 in the three set fight. With the victory, P V Sindhu became the second Indian to win a Singapore Open title as one Saina Nehwal have achieved this in the past.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to Sindhu for her stunning victory. Modi tweeted, “I congratulate @Pvsindhu1 on winning her first ever Singapore Open title. She has yet again demonstrated her exceptional sporting talent and achieved success. It is a proud moment for the country and will also give inspiration to upcoming players.”
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur congratulated Sindhu for her achievement. Thakur, in a tweet, said, “PV SINDHU has won it 🇮🇳!!! Thrilling game; here’s that moment ! • Stunning performance by @Pvsindhu1 to clinch her first ever #SingaporeOpen title with a 21-9, 11-21, 21-15 defeat of #WangZhi 🇨🇳• 3rd title of 2022, she is looking in superb form!”
Badminton Association of India tweeted, “SHE DID IT @Pvsindhu1 went all guns blazing against 🇨🇳’s Wang Zhi Yi to beat her 21-9, 11-21, 21-15 & win her 3rd title of the year at #SingaporeOpen2022. Congratulations champ!
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma tweeted, “Bravo! Absolutely brilliant performance. Heartiest congratulations to @Pvsindhu1 on winning #SingaporeOpenSuper500. You have once again made us proud! Keep shining and keep inspiring with many such victories. #SingaporeOpen.”
Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports also tweeted, “Best wishes to @Pvsindhu1 for winning the first time #SingaporeOpen . Many congratulations on their third title of 2022 by defeating China #WangZhi 21-9, 11-21, 21-15.”
