Badminton Association of India (BAI) President Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta today announced a reward of Rs 50 lakhs for P V Sindhu after she settled for a historic silver medal at the Rio Olympics.
BAI also announced a reward of Rs 10 lakhs for Dronacharya awardee coach Pullella Gopichand who trained Sindhu to achieve this feat.
"I also congratulate Coach P Gopichand who again took India to new heights. Padma Bhushan Gopichand brought many laurels in his playing days and now his players are achieving new feats. Indian Badminton fraternity is very lucky to have a coach and mentor like him," he added.
Among the other sporting associations in the country, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced a cash award of Rs 5 lakh for Sindhu.
Meanwhile, Congress president Sonia Gandhi said: “Sindhu played like a star, unwavering in her pursuit, tireless in her game and kindled a new hope in every young Indian to perform like her, be like her.”
"Her silver medal is the most precious jewel in the Crown of Mother India today and sets an example for generations to come," Gandhi said, adding, Sindhu played in true Olympic spirit and made all Indians proud.