Olympic medallist PV Sindhu on Sunday described it as "truly poetic" that her historic Japan Open triumph coincided with the sacred Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath.
PV Sindhu opened up after ending her 19-month title drought by winning the Japan Open 2026. The two-time Olympic medallist said she ignored doubts over her form and never stopped believing in herself after becoming the first Indian to win the title.
PV Sindhu defeated Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 to win her maiden Japan Open Super 750 title in Tokyo. The Indian star became the first Indian champion at the tournament and ended her two-year BWF World Tour title drought.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the official mascot Peacko and championship anthem as India began the final month of preparations for the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi.
PV Sindhu advanced to the Japan Open 2026 women's singles final after China's Chen Yufei retired injured during their semifinal. The Indian star will now chase her first title of the season.
With every other Indian out of the tournament, all eyes are on PV Sindhu. The former world champion now has a chance to end her losing streak against Chen Yufei.
PV Sindhu defeated world No. 5 Han Yue 21-16, 21-14 to reach the Japan Open Super 750 quarterfinals, where she will face Japan's Nozomi Okuhara.
PV Sindhu is India's only remaining singles player at the Japan Open 2026 after Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda suffered opening-round exits.
As PV Sindhu turns 31 on World Badminton Day, she heads to the BWF World Championships in New Delhi chasing a record sixth women's singles medal.
PV Sindhu defeated Chen Su Yu 21-6, 21-9 to reach the Australian Open 2026 semifinals, where she will take on top seed Akane Yamaguchi.
