Who among the following is the first Indian sportsperson to reach the finals in the World Badminton Championship (Women) in 2015 ?

Jwala Gutta
Saina Nehwal
P.V. Sindhu
Madhumita Bisht

The correct answer is C. P.V. Sindhu.

P.V. Sindhu is an Indian badminton player who is currently ranked world No. 7 in the women’s singles by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). She is the first Indian to win an Olympic silver medal in badminton, and the first Indian to win a silver medal at the World Championships. She has also won the BWF World Tour Finals twice, and the BWF Superseries Finals once.

Sindhu was born in Hyderabad, Telangana, India on 5 July 1995. She started playing badminton at the age of eight, and was trained by her father, P.V. Ramana, who is also a badminton coach. She made her international debut in 2009, and won her first international title at the 2010 BWF Junior International Challenge in Malaysia.

Sindhu rose to prominence in 2012, when she won the bronze medal at the Asian Junior Championships. She then won the silver medal at the 2013 BWF World Junior Championships, becoming the first Indian to win a medal at the event. In 2014, she won the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games, and the silver medal at the Asian Games.

Sindhu’s breakthrough year came in 2015, when she won the silver medal at the World Championships. She became the first Indian to reach the finals of the World Championships, and the first Indian to win a silver medal at the event. She also won the BWF Superseries Finals, becoming the first Indian to win the title.

Sindhu continued her good form in 2016, when she won the gold medal at the India Open, and the silver medal at the All England Open. She also reached the finals of the Rio Olympics, becoming the first Indian to reach the finals of an Olympic badminton event. She lost the final to Carolina Marín of Spain, but her performance was widely praised.

Sindhu has continued to be one of the top players in the world in recent years. She has won several titles, including the BWF World Tour Finals in 2018 and 2019. She is also the current world champion in women’s singles.

P.V. Sindhu is a national hero in India. She is an inspiration to millions of people, and is a role model for young girls and boys. She is a true champion, and has made India proud on the world stage.