PV Sindhu has created history by winning Japan Open 2026. She has become the first Indian to win this prestigious title. In the final she defeated Akane Yamaguchi. President Draupadi Murmu congratulated Sindhu on her historic achievement.
New Delhi [भारत]July 19 (ANI): President Draupadi Murmu on Sunday congratulated PV Sindhu on her historic Japan Open 2026 win. The President praised Sindhu as the first Indian to win this prestigious title. He said that this achievement of Sindhu is an important milestone for Indian badminton and will inspire young athletes to excel in sports.
Sindhu won her maiden Japan Open title by defeating home favorite and world No. 3 Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in the women’s singles final of the BWF Super 750 tournament on Sunday. With this victory, Sindhu returned to her old best form.
“Hearty congratulations to PV Sindhu on her spectacular win at the Japan Open 2026. She has created history by becoming the first Indian to win this prestigious title. This is an important milestone in the journey of Indian badminton. Her achievement will inspire young athletes to excel in sports,” President Murmu wrote in an ex-post.
Hearty congratulations to PV Sindhu on her spectacular win in Japan Open 2026. She has created history by becoming the first Indian to win this prestigious title. This is an important milestone in the journey of Indian badminton. His achievement will inspire young athletes to excel in sports… — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 19, 2026
Vice President and Home Minister also congratulated
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan described Sindhu’s Japan Open win as a historic achievement for India. He praised Sindhu’s efforts for excellence, saying that her success will inspire future generations of athletes.
“Congratulations to PV Sindhu on becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open. This is truly a historic achievement that makes the nation proud! Your unwavering pursuit of excellence will continue to inspire millions of young players across the country. Wishing you many more great achievements in the future,” Vice President Radhakrishnan wrote in an ex-post.
Congratulations to PV Sindhu on becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open. This is indeed a historic achievement that makes the nation proud! Your unwavering pursuit for excellence will continue to inspire millions of young players across the country. Wishing you many more wonderful wishes in the future… — Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) July 19, 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also praised Sindhu’s historic Japan Open win. He described this achievement as a proud moment for India and an example of excellence for aspiring athletes.
“Congratulations to @Pvsindhu1 for creating history by winning Japan Open 2026. The first Indian to win this prestigious title, Sindhu has brought immense pride to the country and set an example of inspiration for our youth to achieve great honors for our motherland,” Shah said in an ex-post.
Congratulations to @Pvsindhu1 for creating history by winning Japan Open 2026. The first Indian to win this prestigious title, Sindhu has brought immense pride to the country and set an example of inspiration for our youth to achieve great honors for our motherland. — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 19, 2026
Historical meaning of Sindhu’s victory
The win was Sindhu’s first Super 750 title and ended a title drought of more than two years. With this she also became the first Indian shuttler to win the prestigious Japan Open. It was their biggest win since lifting the BWF World Championships title in 2019.
With this win in Tokyo, Sindhu not only secured her maiden Japan Open crown but also sent a strong message ahead of major international events later this season. (ANI)
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