Grand welcome! P V Sindhu, P Gopichand receive rousing reception in Hyderabad (See Pics)

Amidst scenes of jubilation and a sense of pride, Olympics silver medallist P V Sindhu was on Monday accorded a rousing welcome on her arrival to home town and felicitated by Telangana government for her stupendous performance at Rio Games. The 21-year-old, who landed with her coach Pullela Gopichand, was received at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport by her parents P V Ramana and P Vijaya, some Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Ministers, amidst cheers from crowds.

People line up on the streets of Hyderabad cheering P V Sindhu as she makes her way to the Gachibowli stadium.

Crowds throng Hyderabad streets to cheer PV Sindhu.

PV Sindhu gets open-top motorcade honour on her arrival in Hyderabad. She was felicitated by Telangana government for her stupendous performance.

School children cheer for P.V. Sindhu during the felicitation ceremony at Gachibowli stadium in Hyderabad on Monday.

P V Sindhu flashes her silver medal during the victory parade.

Sindhu's coach, Gopichand, who has now trained two Olympic medallists including Saina Nehwal, said, "Hats off to women for saving our face in front of the world."

Sports-lovers and fans cheer for P.V. Sindhu during the victory lap at Gachibowli stadium in Hyderabad. They raised slogans such as 'P V Sindhu Pride of India'. Many of them also showered flower petals on the motorcade.

The Telangana government organised a gala felicitation ceremony for the ace shuttler at Gachibowli stadium in Hyderabad. Politicians and sportspersons greeted Sindhu on stage at the stadium.