World Championships: PM and others hail PV Sindhu's incredible fight in final loss

PV Sindhu went down in a thrilling final against Japanese opponent  Nozomi Okuhara in Glasgow on Sunday. Sindhu lost 19-21, 22-20, 20-22 in a match that lasted for one hour and fifty minutes. PV Sindhu squandered a six-points lead in the first game, but managed to win the second game despite Okuhara saving three game points. However the hardworking Japanese prevailed, finally winning the third game 22-20. Sindhu was leading 19-17 at one point, but a brilliant rearguard performance from Okuhara meant she won the gold. In the process, Okuhara avenged her Rio Olympics loss to PV Sindhu. 

Sindhu has earlier won bronze in 2013 and 2014 Worlds. This time, she went one better but couldn't cross over the final barrier. India won two medals in World Championship, with Saina Nehwal winning a bronze too. She incidentally also lost to Nozomi Okuhara. 

Twitter was all praise for PV Sindhu after the incredible match. 

Here are the top reactions:

Well done Sindhu & Saina. India is very proud of you & your medals. Congrats to Japan's Okuhara for an incredible victory #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 27, 2017

Well played @Pvsindhu1! We are proud of your game at the @2017BWC finals. Congratulations.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 27, 2017

2 of India's finest in badminton bring home a Silver & a Bronze at the #WorldBadmintonChampionionship Congratulations @Pvsindhu1 & @NSaina

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 27, 2017

Very well played @Pvsindhu1, entire nation is proud of you. Your performance was remarkable. Thank you for the Silver.
Congratulations Japan

— Dr. Subhash Chandra (@subhashchandra) August 27, 2017

When #Sindhu trends ahead of our cricketers while both matches are on shows the bright future of other sports in India apart from Cricket

— Dr. Subhash Chandra (@subhashchandra) August 27, 2017

This has to go down as one of the best matches in history. Incredible!! @Pvsindhu1 @nozomi_o11

— Kirsty Gilmour (@KirstyGilmourr) August 27, 2017

People watching Cricket to pass time before the Sindhu mtch begins

Unimaginable few yrs ago. This is what happns whn non-cricketers deliver

— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) August 27, 2017

if you are world class, people will watch/support. So don't ask why India only supports cricket; it watches sports India is good at.

— Rohit Pradhan (@Retributions) August 27, 2017

Pusarla Venkata Sindhu - Remember the name.A role-model for a generation, aged 22.
India is proud of u @Pvsindhu1
Most breathtaking finals

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 27, 2017

Our girls have done us proud yet again. Spectacular performance by @Pvsindhu1 and @NSaina. You're an inspiration to all. #sindhu #saina

— Maneka Gandhi (@Manekagandhibjp) August 27, 2017

Amazing final girls!! Congrats to both of you @nozomi_o11 @Pvsindhu1 #WorldChampionships2017

— Carolina Marin (@CarolinaMarin) August 27, 2017