Archive · 26 Jul 2026
PM Modi Celebrates PV Sindhu's Japan Open Victory
PV Sindhu, a famous badminton player from India, won the Japan Open 2026.
She beat a top player from Japan in a big match.
This was a very special win because she is the first Indian to win this tournament.
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, talked about this win on a radio show called Mann Ki Baat.
He said the whole country is proud of her.
He also praised the Indian women's cricket team for winning a big match in England.
These wins are very important for Indian sports.
PV Sindhu won the Japan Open 2026, defeating Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17.
This is her first Super 750 title and ends a two-year title drought.
She is the first Indian to win the Japan Open.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised her achievement during Mann Ki Baat.
The Indian women's cricket team also won their first Test match at Lord's.
- Who
- PV Sindhu, Narendra Modi, Indian Women's Cricket Team
- What
- PV Sindhu won the Japan Open 2026, Narendra Modi praised the achievement, Indian Women's Cricket Team won a Test match at Lord's
- When
- Recent weeks
- Where
- Japan, India, England
- Why
- To recognize and celebrate significant sporting achievements
National Pride
Individual Achievement
National Pride
National Pride
The entire nation is proud of PV Sindhu's achievement.
Individual Achievement
PV Sindhu's victory is a personal triumph showcasing her skill and dedication.
- Player
- PV Sindhu
- Tournament
- Japan Open 2026
- Opponent
- Akane Yamaguchi
- Score
- 21-17, 21-17
- Significance
- First Indian to win Japan Open
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Program
- Mann Ki Baat
- Indian Women's Cricket Team
- First Test victory at Lord's
