**Summary of Official Statement: PM Congratulates PV Sindhu on Japan Open 2026 Victory**
**Event Overview**
On July 19, 2026, the Prime Minister’s Office issued an official statement congratulating Indian shuttler PV Sindhu for winning the Japan Open 2026 title. This victory is recognized as a historic milestone, as Sindhu is the first Indian athlete to win this specific championship.
**Official Remarks**
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Sindhu’s performance, citing her "determination and exceptional skills" displayed throughout the tournament. In a post shared via his official X account (@narendramodi), the Prime Minister characterized the win as a "historic feat for Indian badminton" and emphasized that her achievement will serve as an inspiration for young athletes across the country.
**Document and Media Data**
* **Source:** Press Information Bureau (PIB) Delhi, Prime Minister's Office.
* **Date/Time of Release:** 19 July 2026, 7:13 PM.
* **Release ID:** 2286349.
* **Visitor Count:** 596.
* **Social Media Mention:** The Prime Minister tagged PV Sindhu’s handle (@Pvsindhu1) in his official communication.
* **Multilingual Availability:** The press release was made available in several languages, including Malayalam, Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Manipuri, Assamese, and Gujarati.
Key Entities Referenced
PV Sindhu: Ace Indian shuttler who became the first Indian to win the Japan Open title.
Japan Open 2026: The international badminton tournament where PV Sindhu secured a historic victory.
Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India who issued the official congratulatory message for the achievement.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister congratulates PV Sindhu on
winning Japan Open 2026 title
प्रव तथ: 19 JUL 2026 7:13PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today congratulated ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on winning
the Japan Open 2026 title, becoming the first Indian to achieve this historic feat. Shri Modi remarked that
PV Sindhu's determination and exceptional skills were on full display throughout the tournament and she
will inspire countless young athletes across the country to play and shine.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
A historic feat for Indian badminton!
Congratulations to PV Sindhu for emerging victorious in the Japan Open 2026. Her determination and
exceptional skills were on full display throughout the tournament. The fact that she is the first Indian to
win this title makes this achievement even more special. It will inspire countless young athletes across the
country to play and shine.
@Pvsindhu1
A historic feat for Indian badminton!
Congratulations to PV Sindhu for emerging victorious in the Japan Open 2026.
Her determination and exceptional skills were on full display throughout the
tournament. The fact that she is the first Indian to win this title makes this…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 19, 2026
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