“We are very happy that she won a medal for the country. She is the first (Indian) woman to win two consecutive Olympic medals. No doubt, it is bronze and silver but that way, at least, she brought some name and fame to the country,” Ramana said.
Ramana and Vijaya, both former volleyball players, were elated that Sindhu came back to win the bronze after the heartbreaking loss in the semi-final against Tai Tzu of Chinese Taipei on Saturday.
Sindhu’s father revealed that she had tears in her eyes after the loss in the semi-final. He said it was good that she recovered and came back to win the medal.
“Yesterday, I told her you have given your best, forget what has happened. Now concentrate on the next match and just think that you are giving me a gift and play on the court. I am happy she has done it,” he said.
“Playing third and fourth match is very painful. Yesterday, I motivated her a lot. Thank god, with the blessings of every one, the entire nation, she has got the medal,” he…