I 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.
PV SINDHUI 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.
More PV Sindhu Quotes
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You have to keep working all the time. How much you learn, there is always room for learning; you will have to keep improving all the time.
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There are many defining moments in my journey.
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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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When you lose in the quarterfinals or semifinals, you actually learn a lot from those mistakes.
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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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I am really lucky that I got such good coaches and everything I wanted, right from the infrastructure to proper coaching.
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Since the Rio Olympics, the expectations are always high, and the responsibilities are also high. I am used to it now. You have to keep going and keep working hard.
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My parents have been volleyball players, and my dad is an Arjuna awardee in volleyball.
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I think you can never be a complete player.
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I put the good playing and game first, and money, prizes are secondary.
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Since I’m the youngest in the family, I sulk when my parents deny me something, although I come around when they explain why it was denied.
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While there are many good courts in the country, we need to have good coaches for more players to come up. Not everyone can go to Gopichand Academy, and everyone cannot afford international tournaments.
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I love to experiment with my looks and dresses on and off the court because I love to turn out very well. But, I must add here that just good-looking athletes can’t do anything for their sport.
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I love dressing up, and I’m aware that people do say that it can take your attention away from the game. But I disagree with this notion!
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Your dreams are what define your individuality. They have the power to give you wings and make you fly high.
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