Synonymous with excellence in badminton, PV Sindhu continues to inspire millions with her unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of glory.
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has revealed her plans to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and is confident in her ability to continue competing at the highest level. Sindhu, now 29, will be 33 by the time of the Los Angeles Games and believes staying injury-free and in top shape will keep her in contention for a third Olympic medal.
In search of a third medal: PV Sindhu’s Olympic ambitions
After winning silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics and bronze at Tokyo 2020, Sindhu arrived at the 2024 Paris Olympics with high hopes. However, his journey came to an abrupt end before the quarterfinals when he lost to He Bing Jiao of China. Reflecting on his early departure, he told PTI that he was committed to learning from this setback: “Sometimes it happens. I had two great Olympic Games and I didn’t get a medal in the third. But I think I played well. “I will learn from my mistakes and come back stronger.”
Unfortunately: “It is not the end of the world”
Sindhu’s loss in Paris was disappointing, but she has no regrets and is excited about future tournaments. “I don’t regret it, it’s just not over for me.” he said, explaining that he sees each tournament as an opportunity to grow and improve. He added, “If I’m healthy, if I can do it, if I don’t have injuries, of course yes, I will compete in Los Angeles.”
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With two Olympic medals, PV Sindhu wants to add more achievements to her name not only for her personal glory but also to inspire future athletes. “There is always more to strive for. “I want to win more titles, stand on more podiums and ultimately leave a legacy that inspires the next generation of Indian athletes.” He dreams of leaving a legacy that inspires young players to aim higher and insists that it is “Committed to exceeding my limits.”
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Sindhu’s career has been marked by flexibility, especially in her approach to training. He has made significant changes to his coaching staff in recent years, including working with SAI coach Vidhi Chaudhary and Mohammad Hafiz Hashim before moving to the Padukone-Dravid Badminton Academy.
He is currently coached by Anup Sridhar and former world No. 5 Lee Hyun Il, with whom he is working to improve his game, focusing on speed and defense. “Sometimes when you need a change, you need a change.” Sindhu reflected on the evolution of her coaching journey. “I hope that this time in Japan and China I will do well under his leadership.”
“Just wait for the magic to begin” – PV Sindhu
Ahead of the tournaments in Japan and China, PV Sindhu is optimistic about her preparations. “I am in good physical and mental shape. We are working on different aspects of speed and defense. – he said, full of enthusiasm for what is coming. “Just wait for the magic to begin.” – added that he is ready for the next stage of his career.
PV Sindhu Center for Badminton and Sports Excellence
Beyond personal success, Sindhu’s ambitions continue to build her legacy through the ‘PV Sindhu Badminton and Sports Center of Excellence’ in Visakhapatnam. The center is expected to be completed in the next year and a half and is designed for world-class training for young athletes, regardless of their background. “The mission is to inspire and nurture the next generation of champions” He highlighted his commitment to the development of sports in India.
Synonymous with excellence in badminton, PV Sindhu continues to inspire millions with her undying dedication and relentless pursuit of glory. She serves as a beacon of hope and motivation for aspiring athletes around the world as they look toward the Los Angeles Olympic Games and beyond.