PV Sindhu's homecoming: The champ returns to much love

HYDERABAD: Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu arrived on Monday morning to a grand welcome at the Hyderabad International Airport.

Amid scenes of jubilation and loud cheers from scores of people, Sindhu, accompanied by coach Pullela Gopichand, was greeted by her parents -- P V Ramana and P Vijaya -- besides Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mohd Mahmood Ali, and some ministers from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Later, displaying the silver medal, she also waved to the cheering crowds from the open-top-motorcade as the procession began from the airport towards Gachibowli stadium, where the Telangana government has organised a gala felicitation in honour of the star shuttler.


The shuttler with coach Gopichand at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. (Image: Facebook)

The Telangana government had announced Rs five crore cash reward for the 21-year-old, a 1,000 square yard housing site near the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Gachibowli and suitable government job, if she is willing.

Telangana government had also announced cash prize of Rs one crore for Sindhu's coach Gopichand.


Sindhu waves the tricolour during the procession. (Image: BCCL)


Sindhu and coach Gopichand atop the bus during the victory parade. (Image: BCCL)


The shuttler waves to fans in Hyderabad. (Image: BCCL)

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