PV Sindhu Nominated For Padma Bhushan By Sports Ministry
In March 2015, PV Sindhu became the youngest recipient of the Padma Shri. Shuttler PV Sindhu was on Monday nominated for the prestigious Padma Bhushan -- India's third-highest civilian award. The Indian ace's career graph has been on an upward curve since last year when she became the first Indian to win a silver medal at the Olympic Games. In March 2015, Sindhu became the youngest recipient of the Padma Shri. Following her brilliant performances last year, the Indian shuttler has gone from strength to strength this year. Sindhu became only the second Indian to win a silver at the World Championships after Saina Nehwal. "Yes, we have recommended Sindhu for Padma Bhushan," a Sports Ministry official told PTI. Besides her World Championship silver at Glasgow, Sindhu became the first Indian to clinch the Korea Open Superseries title to add to her 2016 China Open Superseries Premier and India Open Superseries titles. "Very happy that my name has ...