Vijayawada, Aug 20: Even before Telangana, the home state of India's badminton star PV Sindhu, could announce a reward for her winning the silver medal at the Rio Olympics, the Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday (August 20) announced a big bonanza including a Rs 3 crore cash prize.

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Describing Sindhu as the pride of Andhra, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu also announced a 1,000 square yard house-site in Amaravati, the upcoming state capital near here and a Group I officer's post in the government. (Who is Sindhu?)

This has given a new twist to the attempts by both Telugu states to claim credit for Sindhu's success. (Sindhu shines with silver)

"Sindhu has created history. We thought she would win the gold. She went down fighting and the entire country is proud of her after witnessing her fighting spirit. She is the pride of Andhra and we have decided to honour her on the victory," he said.

Naidu also announced a Rs 50 lakh cash award to Sindhu's coach and former All England champion Pullela Gopichand. (In photos: Sindhu's celebrations)" title="

This has given a new twist to the attempts by both Telugu states to claim credit for Sindhu's success. (Sindhu shines with silver)

"Sindhu has created history. We thought she would win the gold. She went down fighting and the entire country is proud of her after witnessing her fighting spirit. She is the pride of Andhra and we have decided to honour her on the victory," he said.

Naidu also announced a Rs 50 lakh cash award to Sindhu's coach and former All England champion Pullela Gopichand. (In photos: Sindhu's celebrations)" />

This has given a new twist to the attempts by both Telugu states to claim credit for Sindhu's success. (Sindhu shines with silver)

"Sindhu has created history. We thought she would win the gold. She went down fighting and the entire country is proud of her after witnessing her fighting spirit. She is the pride of Andhra and we have decided to honour her on the victory," he said.

Naidu also announced a Rs 50 lakh cash award to Sindhu's coach and former All England champion Pullela Gopichand. (In photos: Sindhu's celebrations)