Mysuru: As Andhra-based protege of Pullela Gopichand, PV Sindu became the first Indian woman to reach badminton final at the Rio Olympics, prayers are pouring in for her in Mysuru.

Sindhu, 21 is all set to take on Carolina Marin of Spain on Friday and the clash of the two is going to be a nail biting event. As usual, nervous Mysureans resorted to God to make some special prayers for Sindhu hoping that divine intervention could propel Sindhu bag that much-awaited gold for India.

Large number of people thronged hilltop temple of Goddess Chamundeshwari and offered special prayers.

As per reports, PV Ramana, father of PV Sindhu offered prayers at Ratnalamma Temple at West Godavari of Andhra Pradesh, ahead of his daughter final clash for a gold medal at Rio Olympics 2016.

Sindhu made into finals after defeating sixth ranked Nozomi Okuhara 21-19, 21-10.

“Everybody is proud of Sindhu, she has made the nation proud. Being part of Olympic is itself great achievement and when she has entered finals what can one ask for. Winning gold or silver doesn’t matter; she has created history by entering finals in the Olympic. Really she will be great inspiration to many sports persons in the country especially to the promising badminton players across the country. We should also appreciate coach Pullela Gopichand for Sindhu’s good performance. After Saina Nehwal, who won bronze in the London Olympics, it’s really great to see Sindhu in finals. We are very eager to witness the match” added, Harsha Viman, senior badminton player cum coach.