People don't practise what they preach in India when it comes to respecting women, says PV Sindhu
Other Sports | January 19, 2019 8:59 ISTShe said the #MeToo movement had brought a lot of awareness about sexual harassment of women at the workplace.
She said the #MeToo movement had brought a lot of awareness about sexual harassment of women at the workplace.
Sindhu prevailed 21-19, 21-17 over Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in the summit clash to claim the coveted title, last month in Guangzhou.
Saina looked tired in the third and final game and Sindhu dominated the proceedings thereafter as the Commonwealth Games gold medallist struggled to lunge towards her forehand.
Sindhu was in a solid form in 2018 but somehow the top podium finish remained elusive as she settled for a silver medal in most of the tournaments.
Sindhu dominated the headlines with silver medals in all major events before a World Tour Finals crown.
Sindhu broke her silver jinx in great fashion on last Sunday by defeating her nemesis Nozomi Okuhara of Japan 21-19, 21-17 in the women's singles.
Sindhu ended the year on a high, beating Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-19, 21-17 in the summit clash to claim the World Tour finals crown.
Gopichand was the last Indian to win the All England Championship in 2001, achieving the coveted feat after 21 years of Prakash Padukone's 1980 title.
Dubbed a bridesmaid after falling short of gold on a number of occasions, Sindhu finally broke her jinx, let out tears of relief and joy.
Sindhu reached the final of the prestigious tournament after averting a fightback from Intanon.
After six successive losses in 13 meetings, Sindhu got the better of her nemesis Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei 14-21 21-16 21-18 in a Group A match.
Sindhu had finished runner-up at the last edition in Dubai, dished out a superb game, mixed with patience and aggression, to defeat the Akane Yamaguchi 24-22, 21-15.
the 23-year-old from Hyderabad, who had finished runners-up in the last edition at Dubai, will begin her quest to put a golden touch to her silver-filled cabinet.
Only eight top players compete in the prestigious season-ending event.
Sindhu continued her impressive form this year, claiming silver medals at all the major events - Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and the World Championship.
In Sindhu's absence, Saina will be the cynosure of all eyes and the celebrated Indian has been in decent form this year having won a gold at the Commonwealth Games and a bronze at the Asian Games.
The World Tour Final, which showcases the elite top eight players, will be Sindhu's 18th tournament this year.
Srikanth is currently ranked ninth among men in the world, while Rio Olympics silver medalist Sindhu is ranked second among the women.
PV Sindhu defeated Thailand's Nitchaon Jindapol 21-15 13-21 21-17 while Sameer Verma got the better of Suppanyu Avihingsanon 21-17 21-14.
Sindhu finished second best in the last edition after her gallant fight ended in agony against world no 1 Tai Tzu Ying.
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