PV Sindhu - Inspiring Journey From Holding A Badminton Racket To Padma Shri and Now Olympic Medal
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After receiving Padma Shri at 19 years, she has made the whole Nation proud by assuring an Olympic medal in 2016.
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Winning is a Habit for Sindhu, since she was 8 years old.
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Sindhu's both parents were Volleyball players and Sindhu opted Badminton drawing inspiration from Gopichand.
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She missed her close sister's wedding as she needs to attend a match at Lucknow.
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She was honored with Padma Shri when she was just 19 years old
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She won Arjuna Award when she was just 18 years old
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She used to travel long distances each day to reach her coaching centre. She has never been late even one day. That shows the passion !
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She is the first Indian woman to win a Singles Medal at World championships
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