When you are injured, you need to strengthen yourself very well to make a comeback very confidently.
PV SINDHUI was 18 when I was presented with the Arjuna Award. To say it feels really good would be an understatement. But I don’t know how else to convey the feeling. I am grateful for having received this prestigious award at such a young age.
More PV Sindhu Quotes
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There were many struggles, but my parents supported me a lot. Whenever I wanted anything, wherever I wanted to go, practice session etc., they were there for me.
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I didn’t think I would have an Olympic medal at 21, but I knew I would give my best and play my game. I just viewed it as my first Olympics and that I would take it one match at a time, but to bring a silver home made me very, very happy.
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I have no tension. I only play to give my best.
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My coaches have always been on my side, motivating me to try harder and harder every day, which is not easy.
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Fitness is the key. You need to have strokes and stamina and agility; you need to exercise really well. On-court and off-court are equally important.
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When I started, I didn’t think I would become a great player. It was my passion; I had interest. My parents supported me. In that way, I continued.
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I have been playing with boys, which is helpful for me.
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Some tournaments maybe are important for others, while some are important for me.
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I went to school like any other regular student till Class VIII, and my favourite subject was math. From Class IX, things got a little difficult to manage. I was inclined towards studies, but then I also had to give time to badminton.
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Tennis, at times, I follow, but not much.
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Be it ‘Mary Kom,’ ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag,’ or ‘Dangal,’ each one was inspiring in its own way. But my favourite is ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.’
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I prepare the same for every opponent.
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There will be many obstacles in the pursuit of your dreams. I had long hours of training, balancing studies and badminton.
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Saina is not someone special player that I have to win against. It’s not like that I must beat her. She is one of the players.
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Life has changed both on and off the court after the Rio Olympics medal. I have a lot of confidence on the court now and feel anything is possible. I also feel that I have improved my game. Off the court, I do get recognised more now.
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