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Meditation helps overcome stress: PV Sindhu

Badminton star PV Sindhu said on Sunday that she has been practicing mediation for a long time as it helps overcome stress. "I have been practicing meditation for a long time and always felt a relief as I connected very well within through meditation," she said while virtually participating in the concluding session of the International Rising With Kindness Youth Summit. The three-day youth summit organised by Heartfulness came to an end on Sunday at Kanha Shanti Vanam, the headquarters of Heartfulness in the outskirts of Hyderabad. "Meditation helps stress go off. I wish the youth don't forget to take to meditation," said Sindhu in her first public appearance after winning the gold medal at the recent Commonwealth Games 2022. She announced on Saturday that she was out of the world championships for the next few weeks due to a stress fracture.

Watch: How India's Commonwealth Games Contingent Made Birthday Boy Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Blush

Indian shuttler Satwiksairaj Rankireddy turned 22 on Saturday. The men's doubles badminton star received a grand wish from India's Commonwealth Games contingent. The Sports Authority of India shared the video of the celebration on Twitter in which Satwiksairaj could be seen blushing as soon as the CWG contingent wished him happy birthday. Shuttlers Sumeeth Reddy and Kidambi Srikanth were among the ones present in the party alongside paddlers Harmeet Desai and Sharath Kamal. It is worth noting that all the players were in formal attire as they were a part of the felicitation program organised in the Prime Minister's Office for the medal winners of CWG 2022.

PV Sindhu Pulls Out Of Badminton World Championships With Injury

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will miss this year's edition of the Badminton World Championships after pulling out of the tournament due to an ankle injury. Sindhu recently won the gold in the women's singles at the Commonwealth Games and later revealed that she had played the final through an injury. Taking to social media, Sindhu announced her decision to pull out of the tournament.

PV Sindhu To Miss Badminton World Championships With Injury: Sources

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will miss this year's edition of the Badminton World Championships due to an ankle injury, sources in Badminton Association of India (BAI) told NDTV. Sindhu recently won the gold in the women's singles at the Commonwealth Games and later revealed that she had played the final through an injury. Sindhu's entry from the World Championships in Tokyo has been withdrawn.

"Fan's Support In Birmingham Motivated Me": PV Sindhu To NDTV On Winning Gold At CWG

Star shuttler PV Sindhu had brought a gold medal for the country at the Commonwealth Games after winning the singles event earlier this week. In the summit clash, she had defeated Canada's Michelle Li 21-15, 21-13 to bring the yellow metal home. A former world champion and two-time Olympic medallist, Sindhu had won a silver medal at the last Commonwealth Games in singles and also won the silver medal at the Asian Games in 2018. On Friday, Sindhu spoke to NDTV about her win at the Commonwealth Games, and she also spoke about her future goals.

"Fans Support In Birmingham Motivated Me": PV Sindhu To NDTV On Winning Gold At CWG

Star shuttler PV Sindhu had brought a gold medal for the country at the Commonwealth Games after winning the singles event earlier this week. In the summit clash, she had defeated Canada's Michelle Li 21-15, 21-13 to bring the yellow metal home. A former world champion and two-time Olympic medallist, Sindhu had won a silver medal at the last Commonwealth Games in singles and also won the silver medal at the Asian Games in 2018. On Friday, Sindhu spoke to NDTV about her win at the Commonwealth Games, and she also spoke about her future goals.

"Well Done, Amazing Achievement": David Warner Congratulates PV Sindhu On Winning Elusive Commonwealth Games Gold

PV Sindhu gave India the perfect start on the final day of the Commonwealth Games, clinching a gold medal in the women's singles badminton event. Sindhu swept aside Canada's Michelle Li 21-15, 21-13 in the final two win her first singles gold at the Commonwealth Games. Notably, Sindhu had won a silver medal at the last Commonwealth Games in singles and also won the silver medal at the Asian Games in 2018. After her win, Australia batter David Warner took to social media and congratulated Sindhu on winning her first CWG gold medal.

Watch: Lakshya Sen Shakes A Leg Amid Warm Welcome At Bengaluru Airport

After Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen's successful Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign which saw him capture two medals, the rising Indian badminton star received a warm welcome from fans at the airport. Lakshya Sen clinched the country's second badminton gold of the day, defeating Malaysia's Ng Tze Yong in the final of the men's singles category. Sen staged a comeback to win a thrilling match 19-21, 21-9 and 21-16. He was also the part of Indian mixed team which won a silver medal. India lost to Malaysia by 1-3 in the final. Sen received an overwhelming welcome from his loved ones and fans at the airport. The sounds of cheers and dhols were ringing through the airport. The shuttler wasted no time and shook a leg with his fans and loved ones in celebration of his successful first major competition. He also got some pictures clicked with his fans.

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Meditation helps overcome stress: PV Sindhu

Watch: How India's Commonwealth Games Contingent Made Birthday Boy Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Blush

PV Sindhu Pulls Out Of Badminton World Championships With Injury

PV Sindhu To Miss Badminton World Championships With Injury: Sources

"Fan's Support In Birmingham Motivated Me": PV Sindhu To NDTV On Winning Gold At CWG

"Fans Support In Birmingham Motivated Me": PV Sindhu To NDTV On Winning Gold At CWG

"Well Done, Amazing Achievement": David Warner Congratulates PV Sindhu On Winning Elusive Commonwealth Games Gold

Watch: Lakshya Sen Shakes A Leg Amid Warm Welcome At Bengaluru Airport