I should not think that I have to win every match and what others will think; that will create extra pressure. I just have to give best on court.
PV SINDHUSometimes it does upset you when you lose in the finals, or even in a quarterfinal or semifinal, especially when you think, ‘Maybe I could have played better,’ or even if you gave your 100 percent, and even then, you lose.
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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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Many players are of the same standard; it all depends on how your strokes land on the other side of court.
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It takes years of practice to become a World No. 1 or 2.
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Some tournaments maybe are important for others, while some are important for me.
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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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It was important for me to get a super series title.
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Win or lose, I always focus only on giving my 100%.
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Previously, people were like, ‘She might win the tournament,’ but now it’s like, ‘She should win the tournament.’
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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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You can’t compare one tournament with another.
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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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My long-term goal is to become the world number one player.
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I have been playing with boys, which is helpful for me.
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Every time I go on to the court, people expect me to get a medal. It is tough, and I can’t win always, but I still have to go out there and give my best.
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I had once thought I would become a doctor but gave up on the thought soon enough. I took up the racquet instead. Later, when I saw my sister studying so much to become a doctor, I was like, ‘Thank God I am a shuttler!’
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