Star shuttler PV Sindhu on Friday became the first Indian woman to win a silver medal in badminton in the Olympics and Twitter erupted in joy over the historic achievement
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Star shuttler PV Sindhu on Friday became the first Indian woman to win a silver medal in badminton in the Olympics.
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The 21-year-old's silver winning performance lifted India's spirits as the nation erupted in joy at the historic feat.
World No.10 Sindhu settled for the white medal after being beaten 21-19, 12-21, 15-21 by World No.1 Carolina Marin of Spain. The silver took India's medal tally to two after wrestler Sakshi Malik settled for the bronze in the 58 kilogram Freestyle category on Wednesday.
On Friday evening, the nation came to a standstill with people glued to television sets as Sindhu took on Marin at the Riocentro - Pavilion 4 in the hard-fought summit clash, which lasted one hour and 20 minutes.
Though, Sindhu lost to the woman dubbed the "Girl Nadal in Spain", the Indian won hearts.
There was an outpouring of congratulatory messages on social media with politicians and celebs and the man on the street all took to Twitter to wish Sindhu.
From President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Sonia Gandhi to superstars Rajinikanth and Amitbah Bachchan and sportspersons like Vishwanathan Anand and Virender Sehwag everyone congratulated the champion.
HERE'S HOW TWITTER CELEBRATED HER
T 2352 - Never ever underestimate power of female gender ! #PVSindhu you have destroyed so many 'naysayers' .. you are the PRIDE of INDIA !
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 18, 2016
Well played India's youngest individual @Olympics medal winner @Pvsindhu1. You have won our hearts with the splendid performance. #Rio2016
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 19, 2016
Congrats #PullelaGopichand for helping develop some wonderful Indian #badminton talent to take on the world.Hats off & look forward to more!
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 19, 2016
Saw d finals on tv with my mom and told her I hv a picture with Sindhu . Proud . pic.twitter.com/Ka9JHvnsjT
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) August 19, 2016
Congrats for the Silver @Pvsindhu1. Very well fought. Your accomplishment at #Rio2016 is historic & will be remembered for years.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 19, 2016
Apart from the #Silver #PVSindhu ,you have won hearts of a billion ppl and developed interest in badminton amongst millions.Mera Naman aapko
— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) August 19, 2016
Gold wud hv been gr8but even in it they do mixing,out of 500gm Gold medal,494gm is silver,but u wud know d price of dat 6 gm best,#PVSindhu
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 19, 2016
Superbly played.
— Shobhaa De (@DeShobhaa) August 19, 2016
Hats off to you #PVSindhu .... I have become a great fan of yours ... Congratulations !
— Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) August 19, 2016
Just Spoke to Arjuna Awardee P.V.Ramana & Congratulated him on the massive achievement accomplished by India's daughter #PVSindhu
— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) August 19, 2016
Well done #PVSindhu - it was a great fight. You hv made us all proud. Here's to #streeshakti https://t.co/uiajXugy1H
— Kiran Mazumdar Shaw (@kiranshaw) August 19, 2016
#PVSindhu has brought so much happiness to an entire country. Hard work and determination always pays off so much to learn from her
— Varun dhawan (@Varun_dvn) August 19, 2016
Congratulations #PVSindhu for scintillating performance in Badminton Final. Kudos for bringing Silver Medal to India! Proud Moment!!
— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) August 19, 2016
Well done #PVSindhu . its very little that seperates a winner & a finalist. Proud of you. Enjoy the silver . well deserved@OGQ_India
— Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) August 19, 2016
#PVSindhu you are an inspiration to all young Indian athletes who are hesitant to take up Sports as a profession. pic.twitter.com/8jeYZEiKbw
— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) August 19, 2016
What a great day for Indian sport. Young girls and boys everywhere have a new idol. And this one is just getting started. Salute #PVSindhu
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) August 19, 2016
Way to go #PVSindhu you make us so so proud! u00e2u009du00a4 #WarriorGirl u00efu00b8u008f #RioOlympics2016
— Shraddha Kapoor (@ShraddhaKapoor) August 19, 2016
T 2353 -#PVSindhu you played your heart out ! All of India is so so proud of you .. Thank for giving us that moment of pride !!!
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 19, 2016
Hear a nation roar for you tonite #PVSindhu !! God bless
— Lara Dutta Bhupathi (@LaraDutta) August 19, 2016
#PVSindhu gave a sterling performance in the most important match of her life. She didn't give it up till end. Her sportsmanship was amazing
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) August 19, 2016
She played magnificently and made India proud #PVSindhu #GirlCrush
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) August 19, 2016
What a game u00f0u009fu0099u0080 !Congratulations @Pvsindhu1 on d Silver.Much much respect 4 ur spirited performance & sportswomanship u00f0u009fu0091u008fu00f0u009fu008fu00bc#PVSindhu
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) August 19, 2016
Proud proud!! Our champion does settle for a silver but she is worth many golds! She is our girl! Indiaaaa be proud of ur daughter #PVSindhu
— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) August 19, 2016
Great game played with grit ; Hearty congrats #PVSindhu on creating history by winning for India Olympic Silver medal #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) August 19, 2016
What a game, what a champion. Well well well played #PVSindhu.
— Rohan (@mojorojo) August 19, 2016
Congratulation #PVSindhu sister pic.twitter.com/UQFs9KFYXm
— Datta Sannakki (@DSannakki) August 19, 2016
#PVSindhu Heartiest congratulations on your extraordinary feat.Will name my daughter after you. :)
— Common Man (@samsmj77) August 19, 2016
To all those who tried to defeat a girl right from her conception,birth,growth...our girls have given a slap & defeated u #Rio2016 #PVSindhu
— GirlPower (@VivaciousVids) August 19, 2016
Landed back in Mumbai to the great news of #PVSindhu's Silver medal. Will be proud to take selfies with both Sakshi & Sindhu.:) #Icons
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) August 19, 2016
@AnupamPkher What a breathtaking match... fought like a warrior... pic.twitter.com/CCElIBDcjw
— anjali (@kishuanjali) August 19, 2016
You are my Hero @Pvsindhu1 ...amazing fighting qualities....
— Mahesh Bhupathi (@Maheshbhupathi) August 19, 2016
Take a bow PV Sindhu. You gave the World Champ a run for her money. You've won all our hearts♥u00efu00b8u008f #RioOlympics2016
— Pankaj Advani (@PankajAdvani247) August 19, 2016
I think I'm more heartbroken today than I was a week ago ! Well played @Pvsindhu1 you are an inspiration to me !
— Abhinav Bindra (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 19, 2016
FIRST INDIAN TO WIN AN OLYMPIC SILVER IN BADMINTON!
— All India Bakchod (@AllIndiaBakchod) August 19, 2016
P.V. Sindhu, take a bow! You fought like a champion. pic.twitter.com/051Rj1um80
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