PV Sindhu has become pride of nation: KCR

Hyderabad: Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao on Wednesday said that by winning the World Badminton Championship, PV Sindhu became a pride of the country. The Chief Minister assured that the government would make all arrangements for Sindhu's preparations to take part in tournaments in future.

He said Hyderabad has become a platform to prepare sportspersons to compete in the international tournaments. Sindhu accompanied by her parents and coach P Gopichand met the Chief Minister at Pragathi Bhavan here.

The world champion showed the Chief Minister her gold medal. She also presented two Shuttle Racquets to the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister felicitated Sindhu with shawl and a flower bouquet.

"PV Sindhu enhanced the nation's prestige. Gopichand gave good coaching. Now Hyderabad is becoming a platform to train international winners. This is a welcome development.

Sindhu should take part in many more tournaments; she should go for the Olympics. The State government is ready to extend all support and arrangements to her to get prepared to participate in the tournaments in future," the Chief Minister said.