India's hope for a second medal in women's singles badminton in Rio Olympics.

P V Sindhu, another hope for India for a medal in women’s single badminton. Her qualification has helped India achieve the unique distinction of sending two ladies singles badminton players for the first time ever in Olympics.

Past record (best performances):

•  Gold medal in Girl's singles at 2012 Asian Junior Championships and 2011 Commonwealth Youth     Games.

•  Silver medals in Women's Singles in 2016 South Asian Games.

•  Bronze in Women's Singles in 2014 Commonwealth Games, in Women's team in 2014 Asian Games.

In January 2012, PV Sindhu won the senior national title, which made her the only player since Prakash Padukone to hold both the senior and junior titles at the same time.

In August 2013, She also become the first-ever Indian woman’s single to win a medal in the World Championships in Guangzhou.

“She is a workhorse. She can work for long hours and pick up fast. It makes her a great learner,” Gopichand was quoted as saying in an article on Forbes India.