I think the coaches have to play a big role in the players’ development.
PV SINDHUI think the coaches have to play a big role in the players’ development.
PV SINDHUWhile 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.
PV SINDHUWhen you lose, you keep thinking, ‘I could have done things differently,’ but at that moment, you can’t do anything, so it is important to let go.
PV SINDHUIt is very important to be confident and strong even if you lose, because you know there are tournaments coming up next, and you have to be prepared for it.
PV SINDHUSome tournaments maybe are important for others, while some are important for me.
PV SINDHUYou 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.
PV SINDHUWinning a tournament at the end of the year boosts your confidence a lot.
PV SINDHUMy long-term goal is to become the world number one player.
PV SINDHUWomen’s badminton has become so competitive.
PV SINDHUI was lucky to get good coaches and infrastructure that I needed. To become a champion, it is not just a few months’ practice: it takes years to make a champion.
PV SINDHUI have worked really hard since the age of eight, so each phase of my life is equally important.
PV SINDHUThe year 2017 has been really good for me. Definitely, a lot of positive things to learn from.
PV SINDHUI was at the Gopichand Academy since I was 10.
PV SINDHUI have a lot of hunger to win the big titles.
PV SINDHUI 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!
PV SINDHUThere 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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