P.V. Sindhu won the Yonex India Open

P.V. Sindhu won the Yonex India Open

Question: – Carolina Marin, who was defeated by P.V. Sindhu in the final of Yonex Sunrise India Open Super Series-2017; belongs to which of the following country?
(a) Spain
(b) France
(c) Germany
(d) Italy
Ans: (a)
Related Facts:-

  • On 2 April, 2017 P.V. Sindhu won the final of Yonex Sunrise India Open Super Series by 21-19, 21-16 at the Siri Fort Complex in Delhi.
  • She defeated Rio Olympic Gold medalist Carolina Marin of Spain in the final match.
  • She received US $ 325000 prize money for this victory.
  • It is worth noting that Sindhu is the first Indian Badminton player to enter the Olympic finals in Badminton, she won silver in this game at Rio Olympic last year.
  • Other important achievements of Sindhu are Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, highest sporting honour of India in 2016; Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India in 2015 and Arjuna Award in 2013.

Related Links:-
http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/badminton/india-open-super-series-2017-pv-sindhu-crowned-miss-india-2017-beats-carolina-marin-in-final-4596895/
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/pv-sindhu/1/743894.html
http://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/sindhu-lifts-indian-open-badminton-title/article17762728.ece