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PV Sindhu wins Japan Open women's singles title

PV Sindhu becomes the first Indian to win the Japan Open badminton title.

By , Sports writer

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PV Sindhu won the Japan Open women's singles title by defeating a Japanese shuttler in the final. She became the first Indian to win the tournament.

Key takeaways

  • PV Sindhu won the Japan Open women's singles title.
  • She defeated a Japanese shuttler in the final.
  • She became the first Indian to win the Japan Open.
  • Akashvani News reported the victory.

L&T and BAE Systems began production of BvS10 ‘Sindhu' articulated all-terrain vehicles for the Indian Army in October 2026. A ceremony marking the formal start of production was held at L&T's Armoured Systems Complex in Hazira, Gujarat, on 28 October.

L&T is manufacturing the vehicles under licence with technical and design support from BAE Systems Hägglunds, the original manufacturer of the BvS10.

The vehicles are intended for Indian Army operations along the country's northern and western borders with China and Pakistan, including at altitudes of up to 18,000 ft (about 5,500 m).

” Ramchandani said L&T's Armoured Systems Complex had been upgraded with automated processes to support wider production of the vehicle.

Context

Pusarla Venkata Sindhu is an Indian badminton player considered one of India's most successful athletes. She has won medals at tournaments such as the Olympic Games, the World Championships, and on the World Tour.

She is the first and only Indian to become the badminton world champion and only the second individual from India to win two consecutive medals at the Olympic Games. She rose to a career-high world ranking of No. 2 in April 2017.

The BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year Award is an initiative first announced in December 2019 by BBC Hindi to celebrate and honour sportswomen from India who have excelled in their chosen field of competition.

The first edition of the awards took place in March 2020 where badminton star P. V. Sindhu was presented with the inaugural honour.

The latest edition of the awards took place in March 2023 with Mirabai Chanu awarded the accolade for the second year in a row.

What happens next

The report does not state Sindhu's next fixture or decision.

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