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P. V. Sindhu

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By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

P. V. Sindhu is an Indian professional badminton player from Hyderabad, known for winning Olympic and world championship medals. She is one of India’s most successful athletes and became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic silver medal in badminton.

Early life and background

P. V. Sindhu was born in Hyderabad, India, on 5 July 1995. She began playing badminton at a young age and developed into a top-level player through junior and national competition.

Career highlights

Sindhu has won major medals at the Olympic Games, BWF World Championships, and other elite tournaments. Her achievements include an Olympic silver medal in 2016, an Olympic bronze medal in 2020, and a world championship gold in 2019.

Records and significance

Sindhu is widely regarded as one of India’s most accomplished badminton players. She was the first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals and the first Indian to win a badminton world championship title.

Personal life

Sindhu married businessman Venkata Datta Sai in December 2024. Public biographical sources identify her as from Hyderabad, India.

Key facts

  • P. V. Sindhu is a professional badminton player from India.
  • She won silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics and bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
  • She won gold at the 2019 BWF World Championships, becoming the first Indian to do so.
  • She was born in Hyderabad on 5 July 1995.
  • She married businessman Venkata Datta Sai on 22 December 2024.

Frequently asked questions

Who is PV Sindhu?
PV Sindhu is an Indian professional badminton player known for her Olympic and world championship medals.
How old is PV Sindhu?
Born on 5 July 1995, she is 31 years old as of 23 July 2026.
What medals has PV Sindhu won?
Her best-known medals include Olympic silver in 2016, Olympic bronze in 2020, and gold at the 2019 BWF World Championships.
Is PV Sindhu married?
Yes. She married businessman Venkata Datta Sai on 22 December 2024.
What is PV Sindhu's net worth?
A reliable, consistently verified net worth figure is not available from the provided sources.
Where is PV Sindhu from?
She is from Hyderabad, India, which was in Andhra Pradesh at the time of her birth and is now in Telangana.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P._V._Sindhu
    Supports: Full name, birth date, birthplace, major sporting achievements, engagement and marriage date.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/P-V-Sindhu
    Supports: Birth date and birthplace, Indian badminton career, Olympic and world championship medals.
  3. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/athletes/v-sindhu-pusarla
    Supports: Background, early career, Olympic silver medal, and significance in Indian badminton.