<p><span>Star shuttler PV Sindhu on Friday became the first Indian woman to win a silver medal in badminton in the Olympics.</span></p>
<p>The 21-year-old's silver winning performance lifted India's spirits as the nation erupted in joy at the historic feat.</p>
<p>World No.10 Sindhu settled for the white medal after being beaten 21-19, 12-21, 15-21 by World No.1 Carolina Marin of Spain. The silver took India's medal tally to two after wrestler Sakshi Malik settled for the bronze in the 58 kilogram Freestyle category on Wednesday.</p>
<p>On Friday evening, the nation came to a standstill with people glued to television sets as Sindhu took on Marin at the Riocentro - Pavilion 4 in the hard-fought summit clash, which lasted one hour and 20 minutes.</p>
<p>Though, Sindhu lost to the woman dubbed the "Girl Nadal in Spain", the Indian won hearts.</p>
<p>There was an outpouring of congratulatory messages on social media with politicians and celebs and the man on the street all took to Twitter to wish Sindhu.</p>
<p>From President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Sonia Gandhi to superstars Rajinikanth and Amitbah Bachchan and sportspersons like Vishwanathan Anand and Virender Sehwag everyone congratulated the champion.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;"><strong>HERE'S HOW TWITTER CELEBRATED HER</strong></span>&nbsp;</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">T 2352 - Never ever underestimate power of female gender ! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a> you have destroyed so many 'naysayers' .. you are the PRIDE of INDIA !</p>
&mdash; Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) <a href="https://twitter.com/SrBachchan/status/766305294490013696">August 18, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Well played India's youngest individual <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympics">@Olympics</a> medal winner <a href="https://twitter.com/Pvsindhu1">@Pvsindhu1</a>. You have won our hearts with the splendid performance. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rio2016?src=hash">#Rio2016</a></p>
&mdash; sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/766664401654951936">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congrats <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PullelaGopichand?src=hash">#PullelaGopichand</a> for helping develop some wonderful Indian <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/badminton?src=hash">#badminton</a> talent to take on the world.Hats off &amp; look forward to more!</p>
&mdash; sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/766672154792370176">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Saw d finals on tv with my mom and told her I hv a picture with Sindhu . Proud . <a href="https://t.co/Ka9JHvnsjT">pic.twitter.com/Ka9JHvnsjT</a></p>
&mdash; Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/BeingSalmanKhan/status/766677638324686848">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congrats for the Silver <a href="https://twitter.com/Pvsindhu1">@Pvsindhu1</a>. Very well fought. Your accomplishment at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rio2016?src=hash">#Rio2016</a> is historic &amp; will be remembered for years.</p>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/766658982840832000">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Apart from the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Silver?src=hash">#Silver</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a> ,you have won hearts of a billion ppl and developed interest in badminton amongst millions.Mera Naman aapko</p>
&mdash; Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) <a href="https://twitter.com/boxervijender/status/766658612395708416">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gold wud hv been gr8but even in it they do mixing,out of 500gm Gold medal,494gm is silver,but u wud know d price of dat 6 gm best,<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a></p>
&mdash; Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/766662640433139712">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Superbly played.</p>
&mdash; Shobhaa De (@DeShobhaa) <a href="https://twitter.com/DeShobhaa/status/766668799621885952">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hats off to you <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a> .... I have become a great fan of yours ... Congratulations !</p>
&mdash; Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) <a href="https://twitter.com/superstarrajini/status/766666726096326656">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just Spoke to Arjuna Awardee P.V.Ramana &amp; Congratulated him on the massive achievement accomplished by India's daughter <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a></p>
&mdash; Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) <a href="https://twitter.com/VijayGoelBJP/status/766683602335649792">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Well done <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a> - it was a great fight. You hv made us all proud. Here's to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/streeshakti?src=hash">#streeshakti</a> <a href="https://t.co/uiajXugy1H">https://t.co/uiajXugy1H</a></p>
&mdash; Kiran Mazumdar Shaw (@kiranshaw) <a href="https://twitter.com/kiranshaw/status/766676251067068420">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a> has brought so much happiness to an entire country. Hard work and determination always pays off so much to learn from her</p>
&mdash; Varun dhawan (@Varun_dvn) <a href="https://twitter.com/Varun_dvn/status/766674160458227712">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a> for scintillating performance in Badminton Final. Kudos for bringing Silver Medal to India! Proud Moment!!</p>
&mdash; Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) <a href="https://twitter.com/PawarSpeaks/status/766667091453874176">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Well done <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a> . its very little that seperates a winner &amp; a finalist. Proud of you. Enjoy the silver . well deserved<a href="https://twitter.com/OGQ_India">@OGQ_India</a></p>
&mdash; Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) <a href="https://twitter.com/vishy64theking/status/766666416883765248">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a> you are an inspiration to all young Indian athletes who are hesitant to take up Sports as a profession. <a href="https://t.co/8jeYZEiKbw">pic.twitter.com/8jeYZEiKbw</a></p>
&mdash; Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) <a href="https://twitter.com/VijayGoelBJP/status/766666022170554369">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">What a great day for Indian sport. Young girls and boys everywhere have a new idol. And this one is just getting started. Salute <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a></p>
&mdash; Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) <a href="https://twitter.com/Actor_Siddharth/status/766665528437944320">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Way to go <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a> you make us so so proud! u00e2u009du00a4 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WarriorGirl?src=hash">#WarriorGirl</a> u00efu00b8u008f <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RioOlympics2016?src=hash">#RioOlympics2016</a></p>
&mdash; Shraddha Kapoor (@ShraddhaKapoor) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShraddhaKapoor/status/766664098419531777">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">T 2353 -<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a> you played your heart out ! All of India is so so proud of you .. Thank for giving us that moment of pride !!!</p>
&mdash; Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) <a href="https://twitter.com/SrBachchan/status/766664011546976256">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hear a nation roar for you tonite <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a> !! God bless</p>
&mdash; Lara Dutta Bhupathi (@LaraDutta) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaraDutta/status/766663902402719745">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a> gave a sterling performance in the most important match of her life. She didn't give it up till end. Her sportsmanship was amazing</p>
&mdash; Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashokgehlot51/status/766663195700387840">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">She played magnificently and made India proud <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GirlCrush?src=hash">#GirlCrush</a></p>
&mdash; Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) <a href="https://twitter.com/mrsfunnybones/status/766662713577615360">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">What a game u00f0u009fu0099u0080 !Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/Pvsindhu1">@Pvsindhu1</a> on d Silver.Much much respect 4 ur spirited performance &amp; sportswomanship u00f0u009fu0091u008fu00f0u009fu008fu00bc<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a></p>
&mdash; Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnushkaSharma/status/766662005298196480">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Proud proud!! Our champion does settle for a silver but she is worth many golds! She is our girl! Indiaaaa be proud of ur daughter <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a></p>
&mdash; Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) <a href="https://twitter.com/shreyaghoshal/status/766659056001949697">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great game played with grit ; Hearty congrats <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a> on creating history by winning for India Olympic Silver medal <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PresidentMukherjee?src=hash">#PresidentMukherjee</a></p>
&mdash; President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) <a href="https://twitter.com/RashtrapatiBhvn/status/766658866654224384">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">What a game, what a champion. Well well well played <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a>.</p>
&mdash; Rohan (@mojorojo) <a href="https://twitter.com/mojorojo/status/766658414302855168">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulation <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a> sister <a href="https://t.co/UQFs9KFYXm">pic.twitter.com/UQFs9KFYXm</a></p>
&mdash; Datta Sannakki (@DSannakki) <a href="https://twitter.com/DSannakki/status/766690527181836289">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a> Heartiest congratulations on your extraordinary feat.Will name my daughter after you. :)</p>
&mdash; Common Man (@samsmj77) <a href="https://twitter.com/samsmj77/status/766690279017492480">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">To all those who tried to defeat a girl right from her conception,birth,growth...our girls have given a slap &amp; defeated u <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rio2016?src=hash">#Rio2016</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a></p>
&mdash; GirlPower (@VivaciousVids) <a href="https://twitter.com/VivaciousVids/status/766690100646252545">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Landed back in Mumbai to the great news of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PVSindhu?src=hash">#PVSindhu</a>'s Silver medal. Will be proud to take selfies with both Sakshi &amp; Sindhu.:) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Icons?src=hash">#Icons</a></p>
&mdash; Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPkher/status/766690420978057216">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPkher">@AnupamPkher</a> What a breathtaking match... fought like a warrior... <a href="https://t.co/CCElIBDcjw">pic.twitter.com/CCElIBDcjw</a></p>
&mdash; anjali (@kishuanjali) <a href="https://twitter.com/kishuanjali/status/766690991109799936">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">You are my Hero <a href="https://twitter.com/Pvsindhu1">@Pvsindhu1</a> ...amazing fighting qualities....</p>
&mdash; Mahesh Bhupathi (@Maheshbhupathi) <a href="https://twitter.com/Maheshbhupathi/status/766658384263192576">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Take a bow PV Sindhu. You gave the World Champ a run for her money. You've won all our hearts&hearts;u00efu00b8u008f <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RioOlympics2016?src=hash">#RioOlympics2016</a></p>
&mdash; Pankaj Advani (@PankajAdvani247) <a href="https://twitter.com/PankajAdvani247/status/766659074989563904">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I think I'm more heartbroken today than I was a week ago ! Well played <a href="https://twitter.com/Pvsindhu1">@Pvsindhu1</a> you are an inspiration to me !</p>
&mdash; Abhinav Bindra (@Abhinav_Bindra) <a href="https://twitter.com/Abhinav_Bindra/status/766660159028523009">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">FIRST INDIAN TO WIN AN OLYMPIC SILVER IN BADMINTON!<br />P.V. Sindhu, take a bow! You fought like a champion. <a href="https://t.co/051Rj1um80">pic.twitter.com/051Rj1um80</a></p>
&mdash; All India Bakchod (@AllIndiaBakchod) <a href="https://twitter.com/AllIndiaBakchod/status/766658054532194304">August 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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