Rio Olympics Silver medalists P.V. Sindhu and Badminton Coach Pullela Gopichand were presented BMW luxury cars by Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar at a function held at Gopichand Academy at Gachibowli, here on Sunday.
Along with Sindhu Rio Bronze Medalist Sakshi Malik, Gymnast Dipa Karmakar have also received the BMW luxury cars from the Cricket maestro as he promised after players confirmed the medals in Rio. The presentation of cars is an initiative by Chamundeshwarnath, President Hyderabad District Badminton Association.
Legendary cricketer and good will ambassador for India at Rio Olympics Sachin Tendulkar handed over the keys to the players and the coach. Gopi’s ward Sindhu won the silver medal in women’s singles badminton while wrestler Sakshi bagged bronze in women’s freestyle 58 kilogram.
Dipa finished fourth in artistic gymnastics. Speaking on the occasion, Sachin praised the players and said they are an inspiration to other players. He also complemented coach P Gopichand and said that the Badminton coach is a ‘real hero’ to inspire and motivate so many players.