President of India Congratulates P. V. Sindhu

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated Ms. P. V. Sindhu for winning a Silver Medal at the Rio Olympics.

In a message sent to Ms. P. V. Sindhu, the President has said, "Hearty congratulations on creating history by winning for India a Silver Medal in the Women’s singles in Badminton at the 2016- Rio Olympics.

The people of India rejoice with your family and you on the remarkable achievement. Your grit, mental strength and brilliant display today will inspire confidence amongst all Indian sportspersons that they can achieve the pinnacle of any sport at the international level.

My best wishes are with you for all future endeavours”.

This release issued at 2150 hrs.