Amid scenes of jubilation and loud cheers from scores of people, PV Sindhu, accompanied by coach Pullela Gopichand, was greeted by her parents -- P V Ramana and P Vijaya
PV Sindhu
Hyderabad: Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu arrived here this morning to a grand welcome at 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.
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WATCH: Rio silver-medalist PV Sindhu on her way to Gachibowli stadium (Hyderabad) for the felicitation ceremony.https://t.co/4UEMk4vEUU
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Silver medalist India's Pusarla V. Sindhu celebrates on the podium. Pic/ AFP
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 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.
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