Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Indian athlete P. V. Sindhu.
Last updated on December 21, 2024.
Pusarla Venkata Sindhu is an Indian badminton player. Considered one of India's most successful sportspersons, Sindhu has won medals at various tournaments such as the Olympics and on the BWF circuit, including a gold at the 2019 World Championships. She is the first and only 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.
The year 2017 has been really good for me. Definitely, a lot of positive things to learn from.
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.
I am thankful to my parents. They have done many sacrifices.
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.
Injuries are part of life. We can't decide on that.
There will be many obstacles in the pursuit of your dreams. I had long hours of training, balancing studies and badminton.
In my early years, I would travel 56 km. from home to the training institute and back every single day.
My parents have been volleyball players, and my dad is an Arjuna awardee in volleyball.
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.
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.
You can't compare one tournament with another.
My period days didn't make me falter: they made me more determined to pursue my dreams.
Saina is not someone special player that I have to win against. It's not like that I must beat her. She is one of the players.
I am aggressive only on court.
I have a lot of hunger to win the big titles.
Women's badminton has become so competitive.
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.
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.
I was at the Gopichand Academy since I was 10.
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.
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!'
I have no tension. I only play to give my best.
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.
Hard work is the key for success.
I have learnt many things, but there's more to learn. Every day is a new start.
Win or lose, I always focus only on giving my 100%.
You have to keep on learning all the time unless and until you become perfect in all the strokes.
One tournament win doesn't make you perfect.
Against each player, I will give 100 per cent. I give my best in every game.
I was lucky to get good coaches and infrastructure that I needed. To become a champion, it is not just a few months' practice: it takes years to make a champion.
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.
Life has changed after Rio. Winning a silver medal was a huge moment for me. It has come with a lot of responsibilities.
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.
A small cold and cough can actually stop you from going where you are.
I prepare the same for every opponent.
I think the coaches have to play a big role in the players' development.
Every tournament I have won has been memorable.
Playing for Hyderabad Hunters is a very good feeling.
I put the good playing and game first, and money, prizes are secondary.
I train for six days in a week for eight to ten hours of practice per day.
Definitely, the aim is to become No.1.
I consider the All England as like any normal super series tournament.
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.
When you are injured, you need to strengthen yourself very well to make a comeback very confidently.
If it makes me happy, it definitely adds to my well-being.
You win some and lose some. It's all part of the game. You have to take it in a very positive way.
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.
I love dressing up, and I'm aware that people do say that it can take your attention away from the game. But I disagree with this notion!
Some tournaments maybe are important for others, while some are important for me.
I don't fear anyone. I just concentrate on giving my best.
It was important for me to get a super series title.
Talking about world-class player, no player is easy to play at this level. Each player has a different style of play.
What hurts most is whenever I am leading, and then I lose the match, it is disappointing, and there are so many such matches.
I have to keep moving and keep working hard.
We need to be always prepared for every match.
Your dreams are what define your individuality. They have the power to give you wings and make you fly high.
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.
I think you can never be a complete player.
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.
Many players are of the same standard; it all depends on how your strokes land on the other side of court.