Mamata Banerjee congratulates P V Sindhu

Sindhu beat Nozomi Okuhara 21-19, 21-10 in the semi-final and assured herself and the country of a silver medal

PV Sindhu plays a shot against Japan's Nozomi Okuhara during the women's singles semifinal match at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Photo: PTI
PV Sindhu plays a shot against Japan's Nozomi Okuhara during the women's singles semifinal match at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Photo: PTI
Press Trust of India Kolkata
Last Updated : Aug 19 2016 | 9:13 AM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated shuttler P V Sindhu for reaching the final of women's singles event at the ongoing Rio Olympics.

"Proud of you #PVSindhu. Well done. All the best for finals #Rio2016," Banerjee tweeted.

Sindhu beat Nozomi Okuhara 21-19, 21-10 in the semi-final and assured herself and the country of a silver medal.
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First Published: Aug 19 2016 | 12:22 AM IST

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