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

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

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Category : Sports Published on: December 21 2021

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  • 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.

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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
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