P. V. Sindhu creates history, becomes the first Indian woman to reach Olympics finals
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Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu earned herself a place in Indian history, when she became the first Indian woman to reach Olympics finals.Sindhu beat Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-19, 21-10 in the semi-final match to script the historic moment for India. This has assured at least a silver medal for the country in the ongoing
The final match would take place tomorrow, where she will be facing Carolina Marin of Spain, ranked No. 1 in the world by Badminton World Federation Women's Singles 2016.
Trained by famous shuttler Pullela Gopichand, Sindhu is currently ranked 10th in the world, and by entering the finals, one upped her senior Saina Nehwal. Nehwal has won a bronze medal for India in London Olympics four years ago.
In the past, Sindhu has won two bronze medals in world championships.
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Sindhu's victory brought double joy for Indians, who were already celebrating the bronze medal win by woman grappler
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