Archive · 20 Jul 2026
PV Sindhu thanks Naveen Patnaik for Japan Open win
PV Sindhu, an Olympic medallist, won the Japan Open women's singles title, making her the first Indian to do so.
She thanked Naveen Patnaik, the Leader of the Opposition in Odisha, for his congratulatory message.
Sindhu also shared a personal connection to Patnaik through her father-in-law and expressed her desire to visit Puri to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath during the Rath Yatra.
Her victory coincided with the sacred Rath Yatra, adding a spiritual dimension to her achievement.
PV Sindhu became the first Indian to win the Japan Open women’s singles title.
She defeated three-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi in the final.
Naveen Patnaik congratulated Sindhu on her historic win and wished her continued success.
Sindhu expressed gratitude to Patnaik and shared a personal connection through her father-in-law.
She highlighted the spiritual significance of her victory coinciding with the Rath Yatra and her desire to visit Puri.
- Who
- PV Sindhu, Naveen Patnaik
- What
- PV Sindhu's historic win at Japan Open and her response to Naveen Patnaik's congratulatory message
- When
- During the Rath Yatra
- Where
- Japan Open, Puri
- Why
- To express gratitude and highlight the spiritual significance of her victory
Personal Connection
Spiritual Significance
Personal Connection
Personal Connection
PV Sindhu expressed gratitude to Naveen Patnaik and shared a personal connection through her father-in-law who spoke highly of Patnaik's leadership.
Spiritual Significance
Sindhu highlighted the spiritual significance of her victory coinciding with the Rath Yatra and her desire to visit Puri.
- Athlete
- PV Sindhu
- Achievement
- First Indian to win Japan Open women’s singles title
- Opponent
- Akane Yamaguchi
- Congratulatory Message
- Naveen Patnaik
- Significant Event
- Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath
- Desired Visit
- Puri to seek blessings at Jagannath Temple
