PM Modi congratulates Kidambi Srikanth and his coach for winning feat

While addressing his 33rd edition of his monthly radio broadcast of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday heaped praise on Kidambi Srikanth, saying the ace Indian shuttler has made the country proud with his terrific victories in the recent times.

"Kidambi Srikanth has made the nation proud by winning the Indonesia Open title. I congratulate him and his coach for achieving the feat," said Prime Minister Modi.

The Prime Minister further said he believes that the Indian youth is now actively taking part in sports, adding that the children shouldn't be discouraged from following a career in sports.

Earlier this month, Srikanth came out with a spectacular performance as he defeated unseeded Kazumasa Sakai of Japan in straight games to win his maiden men's singles title of the Indonesia Super Series Premier badminton tournament in Jakarta.

However, the former world number three did not stop there and continued his rich vein of form in the Australian Open Super Series as well as he fended off China's Chen Long 22-20, 21-16 in the finals to clinch his fourth Super Series title on Sunday.

Meanwhile, this was Srikanth's third Super Series Premier title as he has also emerged champion at the 2014 China Open Super Series Premier.

Indian Twitterverse is proud of the shuttler's achievement. From Big B Amitabh Bachchan to Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Srikanth on his win.

Congratulations @srikidambi on beating reigning Olympic & World Champion Chen Long & winning a 4th Superseries title. Take a bow, Srikanth ! pic.twitter.com/qNP2e9PXIv

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 25, 2017

Looks like it's getting tough for everyone to Clinch titles when Indian boys are in form!! Congrats @srikidambi

— PRANNOY HS (@PRANNOYHSPRI) June 25, 2017

Heartiest congratulations to @srikidambi on winning 2nd successive superseries title. Proud of you champion! #AustralianSS

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 25, 2017

Congratulations to @srikidambi for beating Olympic Champion Chen Long to win Australian Superseries Badminton title pic.twitter.com/oMCZobFQeg

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) June 25, 2017

Anddddd he wins again!!!!! What an amazing 2 weeks @srikidambi
Happy I could watch this one #AustraliaSuperSeries2017 pic.twitter.com/p4gnb9D0Fi

— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) June 25, 2017

Congratulations to ace Indian shuttler @srikidambi on winning #AustralianSuperSeries badminton & making the country proud. pic.twitter.com/ycHld9aHlN

— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) June 25, 2017

This Man is on Fire!!!! Congratulations @srikidambi !!! Stay Inspired https://t.co/aAGAWEQ6H9

— Shaan (@singer_shaan) June 25, 2017