PV Sindhu, whose full name is Pusarla Venkata Sindhu, was born on July 5, 1995, in Hyderabad.
She is the first and only Indian to become the badminton world champion and the only female athlete from India to win consecutive Olympic medals -- in 2016 and 2020 respectively.
Sindhu's consistent performances at the international level has not only raised her profile but has also contributed to her net worth through prize money, sponsorships, brand endorsements, and other income streams.
TSN takes a look at the net valuation of Sindhu.
What is PV Sindhu's net worth?
According to Forbes, at the end of 2022, PV Sindhu's estimated net worth stood at $7.1 million (approximately ₹50 crore). She secured the 12th position on Forbes' prestigious ranking of the world's highest-paid female athletes.
Which brands is PV Sindhu associated with?
In 2019, PV Sindhu inked a lucrative four-year contract worth ₹50 crores with the renowned Chinese sports goods giant, Li Ning, encompassing sponsorship and equipment.
Alongside Li Ning, she proudly represents an array of brands such as Nokia, Panasonic, Gatorade, Bridgestone, Biryani by Kilo, Maybelline, Bank of Baroda, Asian Paints, Boost, Apis, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, Ojasvita, Stayfree, Visa, Myntra and more. Notably, Sindhu holds the distinction of being the inaugural brand ambassador for Bridgestone in India.
However, the 27-year-old badminton star has chosen to prioritize principles over financial gain by declining endorsement deals from soft-drink brands.
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PV Sindhu earnings: Prize money, awards and grants
In recognition of her remarkable achievement in securing the silver medal at the 2016 Olympics, PV Sindhu was generously acknowledged by various governmental and non-governmental entities.
The Telangana government extended a token of appreciation with a grant of ₹5 crores, while the Andhra Pradesh government contributed ₹3 crores, and the Delhi government offered ₹2 crores.
Additionally, the governments of Madhya Pradesh and Haryana, the Ministry of Sports, and the Badminton Association of India presented her with grants of ₹50 lakhs each.
PV Sindhu has been honoured with esteemed sports accolades, including the Arjuna Award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Padma Shri (India's fourth-highest civilian award), and Padma Bhushan (India's third-highest civilian award). Further recognition came in the form of financial support, with the Indian Olympic Association and Bharat Petroleum Corporation contributing ₹30 lakhs and ₹75 lakhs respectively.
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What is PV Sindhu's car collection?
Sindhu boasts of owning a BMW X5, BMW 320D, Mahindra Thar and Datsun Redi-Go.
