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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.
PV SindhuPV Sindhu 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.
PV SindhuPV Sindhu Women’s badminton has become so competitive.
PV SindhuPV Sindhu I love making friends and make others happy. But I also love to be happy all the time. All that aggression that you see remains on the court only.
PV SindhuPV Sindhu Every tournament I have won has been memorable.
PV SindhuPV Sindhu I have learnt many things, but there’s more to learn. Every day is a new start.
PV SindhuPV Sindhu I want to beat everyone I’m playing against.
PV SindhuPV Sindhu It 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 SindhuPV Sindhu What hurts most is whenever I am leading, and then I lose the match, it is disappointing, and there are so many such matches.
PV SindhuPV Sindhu It is hard to lose for everybody.
PV SindhuPV Sindhu 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!
PV SindhuPV Sindhu I 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 SindhuPV Sindhu It takes years of practice to become a World No. 1 or 2.
PV SindhuPV Sindhu Every tournament is important for me.
PV SindhuPV Sindhu I was at the Gopichand Academy since I was 10.
PV SindhuPV Sindhu My long-term goal is to become the world number one player.
PV SindhuPV Sindhu
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