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Wikipedia Summary for P. V. Sindhu

Pusarla Venkata Sindhu (born 5 July 1995) is an Indian professional badminton player. Over the course of her career, Sindhu has won medals at multiple tournaments including Olympics and on the BWF circuit including a gold at the 2019 World Championships. She is the first Indian to become the Badminton World Champion and only the second individual athlete from India to win two consecutive medals at the Olympic Games. She rose to a career-high world ranking of no. 2 in April 2017.

Sindhu broke into the top 20 of the BWF World Ranking in September 2012, at the age of 17. Beginning in 2013, she won a medal at every world championships, with the exception of 2015. She is just the second woman after Zhang Ning to win five or more medals at the world championships. She represented India at the 2016 Summer Olympics (Rio), becoming the first Indian badminton player to reach a final. She won the silver medal after losing out to Spain's Carolina Marin. She made her second consecutive Olympic appearance at the 2020 Summer Olympics (Tokyo) and won a bronze medal, becoming the first Indian woman ever to win two Olympic medals.

Sindhu won her first superseries title at the 2016 China Open and followed it up with four more finals in 2017, winning the titles in South Korea and India. In addition to that, she has won a silver medal each at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and 2018 Asian Games, and two bronze medals at the Uber Cup.

With earnings of US$8.5 million and $5.5 million respectively, Sindhu made the Forbes' list of Highest-Paid Female Athletes in 2018 and 2019. She is the recipient of the sports honour Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, and India's fourth highest civilian award, the Padma Shri. She was also honoured with Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India, in January 2020.

Whoever plays well on a given day, that player wins.

--P. V. Sindhu

Talking about world-class player, no player is easy to play at this level. Each player has a different style of play.

--P. V. Sindhu

My parents have been volleyball players, and my dad is an Arjuna awardee in volleyball.

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Most of the times, when I actually have rest time, I am travelling.

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I have no tension. I only play to give my best.

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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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Each tournament is equally important.

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Each tournament is different.

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Every tournament is important for me.

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One tournament win doesn't make you perfect.

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You can't compare one tournament with another.

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I consider the All England as like any normal super series tournament.

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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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I will keep working on different aspects of my games. It's not so easy, and I need to work on every stroke.

--P. V. Sindhu

I train for six days in a week for eight to ten hours of practice per day.

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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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There is always scrutiny and pressure from the media. I am always told that I have to win.

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I am thankful to my parents. They have done many sacrifices.

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I put the good playing and game first, and money, prizes are secondary.

--P. V. Sindhu

You win some and lose some. It's all part of the game. You have to take it in a very positive way.

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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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Every tournament I have won has been memorable.

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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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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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Injuries are part of life. We can't decide on that.

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You have to keep working all the time. How much you learn, there is always room for learning; you will have to keep improving all the time.

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I would love to act in a film if it is based on my life. But then it all depends on who is making it and how much time it would require for me to shoot.

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I have a lot of hunger to win the big titles.

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We can't play if we are ill or not completely fit.

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I have been playing with boys, which is helpful for me.

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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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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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I think judging a shuttle is different everywhere, so there is a drift, but you have to be used to it. We can't complain, as I think it is same for all.

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When you lose, you keep thinking, 'I could have done things differently,' but at that moment, you can't do anything, so it is important to let go.

--P. V. Sindhu

Be it 'Mary Kom,' 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag,' or 'Dangal,' each one was inspiring in its own way. But my favourite is 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.'

--P. V. Sindhu

Ups and downs will be happening; coming to the final and losing by a point or so should not matter.

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Since I'm the youngest in the family, I sulk when my parents deny me something, although I come around when they explain why it was denied.

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There are many defining moments in my journey.

--P. V. Sindhu

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.

--P. V. Sindhu

I love making friends and make others happy. But I also love to be happy all the time. All that aggression that you see remains on the court only.

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Hard work is the key for success.

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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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Women's badminton has become so competitive.

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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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A small cold and cough can actually stop you from going where you are.

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Sometimes 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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I have to keep moving and keep working hard.

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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.

--P. V. Sindhu

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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It is very important to be confident and strong even if you lose, because you know there are tournaments coming up next, and you have to be prepared for it.

--P. V. Sindhu

While there are many good courts in the country, we need to have good coaches for more players to come up. Not everyone can go to Gopichand Academy, and everyone cannot afford international tournaments.

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Win or lose, I always focus only on giving my 100%.

--P. V. Sindhu

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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Winning a tournament at the end of the year boosts your confidence a lot.

--P. V. Sindhu

My period days didn't make me falter: they made me more determined to pursue my dreams.

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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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If it makes me happy, it definitely adds to my well-being.

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I have learnt many things, but there's more to learn. Every day is a new start.

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The competition is tough at the international level. There are very good players.

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Playing for Hyderabad Hunters is a very good feeling.

--P. V. Sindhu

Nagpur to Kanyakumari and Kashmir, future Olympic medallists can come from anywhere. It is the passion that drives you, not the city, provided you get enough facilities.

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My coaches have always been on my side, motivating me to try harder and harder every day, which is not easy.

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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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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.

--P. V. Sindhu

I love to experiment with my looks and dresses on and off the court because I love to turn out very well. But, I must add here that just good-looking athletes can't do anything for their sport.

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The year 2017 has been really good for me. Definitely, a lot of positive things to learn from.

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In my early years, I would travel 56 km. from home to the training institute and back every single day.

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I like Telugu movies, then comes Bollywood and then English movies. In Tollywood, I like Mahesh Babu and Prabhas. But no, I don't watch all their movies. I first find out if the movie is nice. If it's a flop, I don't watch it.

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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.

--P. V. Sindhu

There will be many obstacles in the pursuit of your dreams. I had long hours of training, balancing studies and badminton.

--P. V. Sindhu

When you are injured, you need to strengthen yourself very well to make a comeback very confidently.

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Your dreams are what define your individuality. They have the power to give you wings and make you fly high.

--P. V. Sindhu