New Delhi, July 19 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded Indian badmintonace P V Sindhu for scripting history by winning the Japan Open 2026, saying her remarkable achievement reflected her determination and exceptional talent and would motivate a new generation of sportspersons.

Congratulating Sindhu in a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister described her triumph as a landmark moment for Indian badminton, noting that she had become the firstIndian to capture the prestigious Japan Open title.

"A historic feat for Indian badminton! Congratulations to PV Sindhu for emerging victorious inthe Japan Open 2026. Her determination and exceptional skills were on full display throughoutthe tournament. The fact that she is ...