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 SINDHUThere 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 put the good playing and game first, and money, prizes are secondary.
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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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The Olympic medal gave me a lot of confidence, and I went and won my first Super Series in Hong Kong. So in that regards, what Rio did was give me extra motivation and the confidence that now anything can happen.
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It takes years of practice to become a World No. 1 or 2.
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You can’t compare one tournament with another.
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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.
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Ups and downs will be happening; coming to the final and losing by a point or so should not matter.
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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 think you can never be a complete player.
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There is always scrutiny and pressure from the media. I am always told that I have to win.
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Each tournament is different.
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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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I will keep working on different aspects of my games. It’s not so easy, and I need to work on every stroke.
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It is never the case that I will push myself more for the World Championships and play differently in a Super Series or vice-versa.
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While I am training, I don’t go out for events, so rest days, in a way, take away that time. Apart from that, I just stay at home and rest, maybe relax at home and spend time with family.
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