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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