RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 19:
P V Sindhu today said she is happy to win a silver in the women’s singles badminton event after her gallant attempt to win a coveted gold for India ended in heart-break at the Rio Olympics here today.
“I ended up with silver medal but am really happy,” said Sindhu moments after losing her final clash 21-19 12-21 15-21 against two-time World Championship Marin here.
“I’m really proud about it. I’m really happy. I could not win the gold. But I really worked hard. It was anybody’s game.
“A day before a girl has got a bronze, it’s me now. We have all played well. There will be ups and downs in sport like in life. Losing one or two points. I would like to congratulate everyone. It’s been a great week for me.”
Sindhu also praised Marin on her Olymic gold.
“I also congratulate Carolina. It’s been a wonderful week for me. It’s anybody’s aim to win a medal at the Olympics.”
Talking about the final match, Sindhu said: “In today’s match both players were attacking and playing aggressive on court. One has to win and one has to lose. It was her day on centre court today.”
The 21-year-old from Hyderabad said bright days are ahead for Indian badminton. (PTI)
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