<p>Jakarta [Indonesia], August 28 (ANI): Coach Pullela Gopichand said, he is hopeful that shuttler PV Sindhu\'s silver medal will turn into a gold after the next game.</p><p>\"Sindhu has done very well consistently to get to the finals. I hope we have a good match tomorrow,\" he added, \"Sindhu is one of the peoples with power and speed who can pull this off.\"</p><p>Sindhu on Monday scripted history as she became the first Indian to cement her spot in the final of the Women\'s Singles Event at the Asian Games.</p><p>In a hard fought battle, the 23-year-old defeated her Japanese opponent, Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 15-21, 21-10 in the semi-final clash, which lasted one hour six minutes.</p><p>While talking about Sindhu\'s upcoming match and strategy, Gopichand said that she will rely on her strength and retrieving ability. \"It will be an interesting game,\" the coach said.</p><p>Gopichand further said that he was happy for Saina Nehwal, who secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games.</p><p>\"Saina played well. Nothing to be disappointed about. The bronze which she has won has come after several years, with a lot of hard work. I am very proud of the way she fought,\" he said.</p><p>Saina Nehwal on Monday bagged a bronze medal in Badminton Women\'s Singles as she lost to Chinese Taipei player Tai Tzu Ying in the semi-final of the event.</p><p>As of now, India\'s total medal tally at the prestigious tournament now stands at 41--eight gold, thirteen silver and twenty bronze. (ANI)</p><br/><center><em><p>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</p></em></center>
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