English Notes Chapter 4.2 – P. V. Sindhu Class 8 Maharashtra Board

1. Introduction

P.V. Sindhu, a world-renowned badminton player from Andhra Pradesh, India.
Won a silver medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this feat.
She has been one of the top 10 badminton players in the world since 2014.

2. Early Life & Inspiration

Full Name: Pusarla Venkata Sindhu
Born: 1995 to P.V. Ramana and P. Vijaya (both professional volleyball players).
Inspiration: She was inspired by Pullela Gopichand’s victory in the 2001 All England Open Badminton Championship.
Started Playing Badminton at Age: 8
First Coach: Mehboob Ali (at Indian Railway Institute of Signal Engineering & Telecommunications, Secunderabad).
Advanced Training: Under Pullela Gopichand at his badminton academy to improve her skills.

3. Early Achievements in India

Under-10 Category:

Won 5th Servo All India Ranking Championship.
Won Ambuja Cement All India Ranking Tournament.

Under-13 Category:

Won IOC All India Ranking Tournament (Doubles).
Won Krishna Khaitan All India Tournament.
Won Sub-Junior Nationals.
Won All India Ranking Tournament, Pune.

Under-14 Category:

Won Gold medal in 51st National School Games.

4. International Debut & Achievements

2009: Won Bronze medal at Sub-Junior Asian Badminton Championships (Colombo).

2010:

Won Silver in Women’s Singles at Iran Fajr International Badminton Challenge.
Selected for National Team at Uber Cup.

2012: Won Asia Youth Under-19 Championship.

2013:

Won Maiden Grand Prix Gold title at Malaysian Open.
Won India’s first Women’s Singles medal at the Badminton World Championships.
Won Macau Open Grand Prix Gold title.
Awarded Arjuna Award.

2014:

Won back-to-back medals at World Badminton Championships (first Indian to do so).

2015:

Won successive Women’s Singles title at Macau Open Grand Prix Gold.

2016:

Won Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold title (defeated Scotland’s Kirsty Gilmour).
Rio Olympics: Defeated Nozomi Okuhara (Japan) in Semi-Finals, secured Silver Medal after playing against Carolina Marin (Spain) in the final.

2017:

Won India Open Superseries title (defeated Carolina Marin).

5. Major Honours & Awards

Padma Shri (2015): 4th highest civilian award in India.
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (2016): Highest sports honor in India.

6. P.V. Sindhu’s Strengths & Character Traits

Dedication & Commitment – Hardworking and focused on continuous improvement.
Never-Say-Die Attitude – Does not give up easily, fights till the end.
Discipline & Perseverance – Practices regularly to improve her game.
Sportsmanship – Plays with honesty and respect for opponents.

7. Role of Sindhu’s Parents

Both parents were volleyball players who encouraged and supported her badminton career.
Her father P.V. Ramana received the Arjuna Award for excellence in sports.
They guided her during important matches and always motivated her to do her best.

8. Sindhu’s Message to Young Players

Hard work, dedication, and commitment lead to success.
Never give up on dreams, even in tough situations.
Always stay focused and disciplined in any field.

Conclusion

P.V. Sindhu is a true icon of success, inspiring young athletes with her hard work and achievements. Her journey from a young girl inspired by Pullela Gopichand to an Olympic silver medalist is a testament to her determination and perseverance.