In the recent release of Forbes’ Highest-Paid Female Athletes, Indian badminton sensation P. V. Sindhu claimed the 16th position, sharing it with gymnast Simone Biles. Aged 28, Sindhu boasts a net worth of $7.1 million, marking her debut in the 2023 list. The two-time Olympic medalist and 2019 badminton world champion has not only excelled in her sport but has also emerged as a marketing force in India.
Expanding her sponsorship portfolio in 2023, Sindhu secured partnerships with Centuary Mattress and American Pistachio Growers. This diversification reflects her influence beyond the badminton court. Her previous appearances on the list include 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022, with earnings ranging from $5.5 million to $8.5 million.
Sindhu holds numerous accolades, being the first and only Indian badminton world champion and the second individual athlete from India to secure consecutive Olympic medals in the 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Her illustrious career includes reaching a world ranking of No. 2 in April 2017, winning five medals at the BWF World Championships, and receiving prestigious national awards like the Arjuna Award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Padma Shri, and Padma Bhushan.
