P V Sindhu on Sunday became first Indian to win bminton World Championships (BWF) gold by beating zomi Okuhara of Japan in  finals. Sindhu won 21-7 21-7 in summit clash that lasted just 38 minutes. As she thanked crowd for incredible support she received and her coaches, Sindhi dedicated award to her mor. Speaking at event she said that she did it for country and dedicated it to her mor who is celebrating her birthday on August 25. It was Sindhu's fifth World Championships medal -- joint-most for a woman singles player with former Olympics and world champion Zhang Ning of China -- to go with two successive silvers and a couple of bronze medals.

PV Sindhu poses with zomi Okuhara as she claims maiden BWF WC title

PV SINDHU WISHES HER MOM HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Dedicating victory to her mor, Sindhu said: "I want to dedicate it to my mor, it's her birthday today. Happy Birthday mom." As Sindhu wished her mom happy birthday, crowd started singing birthday song. She continued: "Last time I lost in finals and before year also I lost finals, I am very happy this time, it was a very important win for me. I would like to thank crowd because it means a lot. Every time y were y for my match. y cheered me. Big thanks to all of you. I won for my country. I am very proud of it being an Indian." PV Sindhu also thanked her coach and Pullela Gopichand for all support y have given to her. 

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PM Modi and ors congratulate PV Sindhu

Congratulating new world champion PV Sindhu for winning gold at BWF World Championship 2019, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday, tweeted his pride in her achievement. He said that PV Sindhu me India proud by creating history. He said that her success will inspire generations of players. PV Sindhu is first Indian to win a gold at World Championship. Prime Minister said:  stupendously talented PV Sindhu makes India proud again! Congratulations to her for winning Gold at BWF World Championships. passion and dedication with which she’s pursued bminton are inspiring. PV Sindhu’s success will inspire generations of players."

PV Sindhu says she did it for India, wins maiden BWF WC title