Indian badminton player PV Sindhu became a member of BWF's Athletes Commission

• PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medalist from India, has been named to the Badminton World Federation's (BWF) Athletes' Commission.
• The former world champion PV Sindhu, who is 26 years old, was named alongside five other members who will serve until 2025.
• PV Sindhu, who earned a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, made history by winning a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics earlier this year.
• PV Sindhu earned two silver medals, two bronze medals, and the coveted gold medal at the prestigious global championships in 2019.

Important Takeaways

About BWF's Championship

• BWF: Badminton World Federation
• Former Name: IBF World Championships
• Founded: 1977
• Winner of BWF World Championships 2021: Loh Kean Yew (Singapore)
• Host City: Huelva, Spain