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.
PV SINDHUI 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!’
More PV Sindhu Quotes
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Tennis, at times, I follow, but not much.
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Women’s badminton has become so competitive.
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The competition is tough at the international level. There are very good players.
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I prepare the same for every opponent.
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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 don’t fear anyone. I just concentrate on giving my best.
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What hurts most is whenever I am leading, and then I lose the match, it is disappointing, and there are so many such matches.
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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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It is hard to lose for everybody.
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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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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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Win or lose, I always focus only on giving my 100%.
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Life has changed after Rio. Winning a silver medal was a huge moment for me. It has come with a lot of responsibilities.
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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 think the coaches have to play a big role in the players’ development.
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