PV Sindhu, one of India’s most decorated athletes, is set to marry Venkata Datta Sai, an executive director at Posidex Technologies, on December 22 in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The two families had known each other for some time, but the finalization of the wedding plans occurred just a month ago, according to Sindhu’s father, PV Ramana. With Sindhu’s intense training schedule, particularly for the upcoming Olympic season, this was the only suitable time for the couple to tie the knot.
The wedding celebrations will begin on December 20, with a reception scheduled for December 24 in Hyderabad. Sindhu’s father confirmed that the athlete will resume her training immediately after the wedding, as she gears up for an important 2024 season, which will set the stage for her future Olympic ambitions.
Despite the upcoming wedding, Sindhu’s focus remains on her career. The 29-year-old two-time Olympic medalist recently expressed her determination to continue playing competitive badminton for the next few years, particularly in preparation for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Sindhu, who recently ended a long title drought with a victory at the Syed Modi International tournament, is keen to use this win as a springboard for future success. She noted that being 29 offers her the advantage of experience, which she intends to leverage in upcoming competitions.
Sindhu shared plans to participate in various international tournaments across Malaysia, India, Indonesia, and Thailand in the coming months. She emphasized the importance of smart decision-making when it comes to tournament selection, acknowledging that she must balance her competitive schedule with her physical well-being. As she continues to rise in the sport, Sindhu’s strategic approach will be key to maintaining her elite status.
Regarded as one of India’s greatest athletes, Sindhu has achieved remarkable success in badminton, including five World Championship medals, with a gold in 2019. Her impressive career also boasts back-to-back Olympic medals—silver in Rio 2016 and bronze in Tokyo 2020—and a career-high world ranking of No. 2 in 2017. As she prepares for the next phase of her personal and professional life, Sindhu’s commitment to both her career and her future with Sai is unwavering.
