PV Sindhu clears the air on PUMA retailer spelling mistake, joins Neymar Jr and Usain Bolt in elite record
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu lately signed a multi-year partnership with PUMA India, as a model ambassador. Celebrating the landmark second, the corporate modified the spelling of its model signage in varied shops to ‘PVMA’, resulting in hypothesis that it could possibly be a spelling mistake.
A fan even took to X, previously often known as Twitter, to share a photograph of a retailer, and requested, “I simply noticed this puma retailer with the flawed spelling?? who did this.”
To her shock, Sindhu replied, “I did”.
After signing the settlement, PUMA gained’t solely launch Sindhu-specific merchandise, but in addition launch a particular high-performance vary of merchandise for badminton gamers which can include footwear, equipment and attire. Commenting on her partnership, Sindhu mentioned, “Badminton has been a platform for development and self-discovery for me, and thru this partnership, I wish to encourage others, particularly ladies, to take dangers, imagine in themselves, and goal greater.”
Aside from Sindhu, PUMA already has Harmanpreet Kaur, Mohammed Shami, Mary Kom, Usain Bolt and Neymar Jr of their shopper roster.
The 29-year-old is the primary and solely Indian to change into badminton world champion and solely the second particular person from the nation to clinch two consecutive Olympic medals She additionally climbed to a career-high rating of No. 2 in 2017.
Throughout her profession, she has grabbed 5 medals on the BWF World C’ships. She gained silver on the 2016 Olympics, after which bronze in Tokyo. She additionally notched her first superseries title on the 2016 China Open, additionally profitable the 2018 BWF World Tour Finals.
Sindhu can also be the defending CWG champion. She has gained three consecutive singles medals on the Commonwealth Video games, a silver on the ASIAD and two Uber Cup bronze medals. She additionally was included within the Forbes’ record of highest-paid feminine athletes in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Sindhu has additionally acquired the Arjuna Award, Khel Ratna Award, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri Awards.
