PV Sindhu's Korea Open win, a perfect 'birthday' gift for PM Modi

Star India shuttler PV Sindhu has dedicated her Korea Open Super Series title win to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “selfless service” to the nation.

PV Sindhu defeated her Japanese opponent Nozomi Okuhara 22-20, 21-11, 21-18 to win her first ever Korea Open Super Series title.

After Sindhu’s victory, PM Modi in his congratulatory tweet appreciated her efforts to make India pride by winning the title. She became the first Indian Badminton player to clinch the Korea Open Super Series tournament.

“Congratulations to @Pvsindhu1 on emerging victorious in the Korea Open Super Series. India is immensely proud of her accomplishment,” PM tweeted.

Congratulations to @Pvsindhu1 on emerging victorious in the Korea Open Super Series. India is immensely proud of her accomplishment: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 17, 2017

Replying to Modi’s tweet, Sindhu dedicated her first Korea Open win to the Prime Minister.

“I dedicate this Victory for our beloved Prime Minister Shri Modiji on his Birthday for his untiring and selfless service to our Country,” Sindhu tweeted.

I dedicate this Victory for our beloved Prime Minister Shri Modiji on his Birthday for his untiring and self less services to our Country. https://t.co/frsNmZvtkK

— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) September 17, 2017

Coincidently, Sindhu’s Korea Open win became a perfect birthday gift for PM Modi, who turned 67 on Sunday, September 17.