Previously, people were like, ‘She might win the tournament,’ but now it’s like, ‘She should win the tournament.’
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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I have worked really hard since the age of eight, so each phase of my life is equally important.
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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.
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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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The key is not being overconfident. You should not think that because I’m a top-ranked player, I will win this game. You have to be focused.
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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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You have to keep on learning all the time unless and until you become perfect in all the strokes.
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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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Ups and downs will be happening; coming to the final and losing by a point or so should not matter.
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My parents have been volleyball players, and my dad is an Arjuna awardee in volleyball.
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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.
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Each tournament is different.
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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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I was at the Gopichand Academy since I was 10.
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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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