Sindhu arrives to a rousing reception in Hyderabad

Tokyo bronze medallist and two-time Olympic champion PV Sindhu received a queen’s welcome as she arrived at the Shamshabad airport in Hyderabad. The reigning World Badminton Champion had a big smile on her face as she showed off her shiny new Olympic medal to the fans that gathered to see her.

Apart from showering her with bouquets of flowers and shawls, the gathering cheered and clapped for Sindhu.“I am very happy and thankful to all for the warm welcome. I will continue to work hard in the coming days to win more awards and rewards for the country,” Sindhu said.

The 26-year-old shuttler was particularly pleased to see fans come to receive her at the airport. “I missed fans in the stadium while playing the tournament. So seeing all of you here come to show me your love gives me great joy,” Sindhu added.