Welcome back PV Sindhu! Hyderabad celebrates return of 'silver' star, coach Gopichand

WATCH: Rio silver-medalist PV Sindhu has arrived in Hyderabad, now on her way to Gachibowli stadium #Rio2016https://t.co/1rmm4rvdRL

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Hyderabad: Rio silver-medalist PV Sindhu leaves for Gachibowli stadium, in the BEST double decker bus #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/13AKEjymBI

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Children from Pullela Gopichand's badminton academy were also present to welcome 'silver Sindhu.'

The Telangana government has planned a grand welcome for Sindhu and coach Pullela Gopichand. A special double-decker BEST bus has been provided for for their victory rally in Hyderabad.

The rally will culminate at the Gachibowli stadium where the ace shuttler will be felicitated. The event is expected to be attended by a number of fans and well-wishers of the shuttler.

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Hyderabad: Rio silver-medalist PV Sindhu on her way to Gachibowli stadium for the felicitation ceremony #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/eix6mJ8JOc

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Hyderabad: Gachibowli stadium gears up to welcome Rio Olympics silver-medalist PV Sindhu. #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/KlwNRe7hkg

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Hyderabad: Students at Gachibowli stadium cheer for Rio Olympics silver-medalist PV Sindhu,who is to arrive shortly pic.twitter.com/KKjemOm8t0

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The 21-year-old scripted history when she became the first Indian woman player to clinch a silver medal in the Olympics.

The Telangana government has announced a Rs 5 crore cash reward to Sindhu, a 1,000 square yard housing site near the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Gachibowli and a suitable government job. Coach Gopichand has also been awarded with a cash prize of Rs 1 crore.

--With agency inputs

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