Two-time World Championship bronze medallist PV Sindhu is just a win away from assuring India an elusive medal after she stunned London Games silver medallist Wang Yihan of China to enter the women’s singles semifinals at the Rio Olympics 2016 on Tuesday.
The 21-year-old Indian, who came into the match with a 2-4 head-to-head record, dished out a compact game to out-manoeuvre the more experienced Wang 22-20, 21-19 in a gruelling battle lasting 54 minutes.
Indian Twitterati were obviously overwhelmed.
The most epic comment came from comedian Tanmay Bhat, who while lauding the badminton star took a jibe at typo ninja Vijay Goel who also happens to be our sports minister.
“Congratulations to JV Bandhu for impressive victory” – @VijayGoelBJP
— Tanmay Bhat (@thetanmay) August 16, 2016
“Congratulations to PT Bindu for impressive victory” – @VijayGoelBJP
— Tanmay Bhat (@thetanmay) August 16, 2016
“Congratulations to Tumhi Din Chadhe Tumhi Din Dhale Tumhi Ho Bandhu for impressive victory” – @VijayGoelBJP (h/t @Vikramg9894)
— Tanmay Bhat (@thetanmay) August 16, 2016
Twitter hasn’t stopped gushing about the stunning victory since.
So proud of #PVSindhu on making it to the semifinals of #Badminton at #Rio2016. India sends good wishes your way for the finals!
— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) August 17, 2016
Well Played @Pvsindhu1 ,A Stunning fast paced https://t.co/XF5rMW4l2z wishes for Semis.Go for Glory @ #Rio2016 & do #IND proud. #PVSindhu
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) August 17, 2016
What a victory @Pvsindhu1 ! You’ve made us all proud. Fantastic 👏👏👏 #PVSindhu #badminton #Rio2016 #Olympics
— Naveen Jindal (@MPNaveenJindal) August 17, 2016
#PVSindhu what a performance. Played like a champion. Crossed the big barrier. Go all out for the championship. INDIAAA, INDIA is the chant
— Suraj Hegde (@SurajMNHegde) August 16, 2016
Amazing how India has fantastic new heroes in women like #Sindhu and #DipaKarmakar. Hope inspirational momentum remains and we don’t forget.
— Raja Sen (@RajaSen) August 17, 2016
Indians to watch in Olympics today –
Hardeep Singh: WrestlingPV Sindhu: BadmintonNita Ambani: Prize Giving— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) August 16, 2016
That’s what victory feels like. What a win! #Sindhu #Rio2016, PV Sindhu Crushes World No.2 Wang to March Into Semis https://t.co/AZOO1MOM1R
— Vikas Chugh (@chughvikas) August 17, 2016
Well done #PVSindhu 👏🏽#IND is proud of u..
best wishes for your victory in the coming games.Go for glory 😇Go for gold 🏅#RioOlympics2016— Jameshubert (@ImJames_) August 17, 2016
