Winning Feels Sweeter With Experience
At 31, the two-time Olympic medallist says patience, adaptation and recovery are central to staying competitive.
A renewed run of form has given PV Sindhu fresh momentum, but the two-time Olympic medallist is taking a smarter approach to the game, putting recovery and careful tournament choices at the heart of her comeback.
PV Sindhu is enjoying a resurgence, with a French Open runner-up finish followed by victory at the Hylo Open.
At 31, the two-time Olympic medallist says patience, adaptation and recovery are central to staying competitive.
“Recovery is one of the most important aspects of today’s elite sport,” Sindhu said during a virtual press conference organised by the Badminton Association of India, highlighting the demands of badminton’s gruelling schedule and her team’s role in helping her recover.
Her approach to winning has also evolved.
“Getting wins now is much sweeter,” she said, reflecting on how maturity has changed her perspective.
“In your 20s, you are frustrated and annoyed by what is happening but now you understand what is going on.”
After the European swing, Sindhu has opted out of the Korea Open and Japan Masters keeping the World Tour Finals in mind.
“I have to take care of my body.
I am not young anymore,” laughed Sindhu.
“Initially, the plan was to play other tournaments also, but then I decided not to as the break is important for a stronger comeback.
I had back-to-back tournaments in Europe, so the decision came after these events.”
I have to take care of my body. I am not young anymore.
The break is important for a stronger comeback.” — P V Sindhu
