From Olympic glory to dreamy wedding: PV Sindhu’s love story with Venkat Datta Sai unveiled

PV Sindhu, the renowned champion of Olympic badminton, tied the knot with Venkata Datta Sai on the festive day of December 22, 2024. Their love story, which interestingly sparked mid-air during a flight, was jubilantly celebrated.

New Delhi: Noteworthy Indian Olympian, PV Sindhu, renowned for bagging two Olympic medals, recently tied the knot with Venkata Datta Sai, a top-tier official at Posidex Technologies, located in Hyderabad. Their intimate wedding ceremony took place on December 22, 2024. Sindhu, who achieved silver medals during 2016’s Rio Olympics as well as Tokyo’s 2020 Games, holds the title of the most successful Indian badminton player. A couple of days post their matrimony, she took to social media sharing the joy of her nuptials, punctuated by a gallery of beautiful wedding pictures and a love-filled emoji. Furthermore, Sindhu delved into their blossoming love story in an interview that followed.

According to a report by Vogue India, their love story started serendipitously on an airline flight in October 2022.

“Everything changed when we reconnected on a flight,” PV Sindhu said. “That journey brought us closer, and it felt like the stars aligned. It was almost like love at first sight, and from that moment on, everything just felt right.”

Sindhu revealed the personal elements and intimacy inherent in their engagement.

“Our engagement was a deeply intimate affair, attended only by those closest to us,” Sindhu added. “It wasn’t about grandeur, but about celebrating this milestone with the people who truly matter. The moment was emotional, meaningful, and something we will cherish forever.”

The star shuttler also revealed how she and Sai chalked the wedding.

“Planning our wedding was a beautiful yet challenging journey,” reflects Sindhu. “Despite my demanding schedule as a professional athlete, I had a clear vision of what I wanted for our big day and planned every detail meticulously. Datta, on the other hand, made sure my dreams came to life by managing the execution seamlessly. Together, we ran a tight ship and ensured that every aspect of the wedding reflected our story and personalities.”