Sindhu, Li named athlete ambassadors for IOC's 'Believe in Sports' campaign
3 years, 7 months ago

Sindhu, Li named athlete ambassadors for IOC's 'Believe in Sports' campaign

The Hindu  

Sindhu has been nominated as athlete ambassador alongside Canada’s Michelle Li for the International Olympic Committee’s 'Believe in Sport' campaign aimed at preventing competition manipulation. It may be mentioned here that Sindhu, who has been preparing for the forthcoming Malaysian and the Singapore Opens, and Li have been global ambassadors for the Badminton World Federation ‘I Am Badminton’ campaign since April 2020. READ | “I always believed in playing the sport in a fair way without any manipulation, cheating or resorting to doping,” she said after another grinding, fitness session at the Suchitra Academy. “Yes, this honour also means huge responsibility and gives us a platform to tell the world about the importance of playing any sport in the true spirit,” she said.

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PV Sindhu brushes off retirement talk: Definitely playing next couple of years
3 weeks, 3 days ago

PV Sindhu brushes off retirement talk: Definitely playing next couple of years

India Today  

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has reaffirmed her commitment to competing at the highest level, stating that she intends to play for at least the next few years. While the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is on her radar, Sindhu clarified that her immediate focus is on staying fit and consistent, particularly as she approaches the latter stages of her career. …

Sindhu determined to prove critics wrong as she gears up for 2025 World Championships
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sindhu determined to prove critics wrong as she gears up for 2025 World Championships

The Hindu  

“It does hurt when someone writes you off. And that’s what keeps me going, and I am just waiting for that one elusive title, which should change the whole scenario,” Sindhu explained. Yes, the challenges are going to be different with different players emerging in the women’s circuit, and I will train accordingly,” Sindhu said. So, having won two silver …

PV Sindhu focusses on fitness and remaining injury-free with 2028 LA Olympics on her radar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PV Sindhu focusses on fitness and remaining injury-free with 2028 LA Olympics on her radar

The Hindu  

Insisting that she still has a lot to offer and the potential to win many more titles on the demanding BWF circuit, star Indian shuttler P V Sindhu on Friday said the 2028 Los Angeles Games remains on her radar. Sindhu had entered the Paris Games with high expectations under the mentorship of legendary Prakash Padukone but was knocked out …

Manu Bhaker’s ‘hope people are not disappointed’ reaction a slap to Indian fan culture
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker’s ‘hope people are not disappointed’ reaction a slap to Indian fan culture

Firstpost  

Manu Bhaker is a history-maker and a two-time Olympic medallist, yet she remains concerned about potential backlash from fans if she fails to win a third medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. I hope people are not disappointed or angry,” Manu Bhaker was quoted as saying by PTI after becoming the first athlete in Independent India to win multiple medals …

Manu Bhaker created fake account to defend PV Sindhu: 'A hater's comment really triggered me'; badminton star responds
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker created fake account to defend PV Sindhu: 'A hater's comment really triggered me'; badminton star responds

Hindustan Times  

Manu Bhaker knows a thing or two about dealing with hate online. Fast-forward three years to the Paris Olympics, where Manu has done something no athlete representing India has managed to do since 1900—she won two medals at the same edition of the Games. Manu Bhaker is the latest entrant into the elite group of Indian athletes who have won …

'The most special one...': PV Sindhu ahead of hunt for unprecedented Olympic hat-trick in Paris
5 months ago

'The most special one...': PV Sindhu ahead of hunt for unprecedented Olympic hat-trick in Paris

Hindustan Times  

PV Sindhu is among the Indian athletes in Paris preparing for the 2024 Olympics. While she has a reputation of leaving any kind of poor form behind her when participating in major tournaments, Sindhu goes into the 2024 Games on the back of a far weaker buildup than in either of her two previous appearances in Rio de Janeiro or …

PV Sindhu shouldn't be judged by recent results, her performances have been quite good: Saina Nehwal
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PV Sindhu shouldn't be judged by recent results, her performances have been quite good: Saina Nehwal

Firstpost  

Nehwal, who won bronze in the 2012 London Olympics, said Sindhu’s chances of winning a third consecutive Olympic medal should not be judged on the basis of recent results and will ultimately depend on factors such as her fitness and training. Nehwal, who won bronze in the 2012 London Olympics, added that Sindhu’s chances of winning a third consecutive Olympic …

This time I think it could be anybody's game: Sindhu on the Olympics
6 months, 1 week ago

This time I think it could be anybody's game: Sindhu on the Olympics

Hindustan Times  

It’s mid morning at the Dravid Padukone academy and PV Sindhu and Nehwal are on either side of the net, smacking the shuttle at each other. “I tell her, ‘Sindhu you’re looking good but it’s still not clicking’,” coach Vimal says, “She’s not playing the right shot most of the time. “I just was letting the shuttles go,” Sindhu wipes …

Sindhu’s form no reason for concern, she remains one of India’s best: Gopichand
1 year, 6 months ago

Sindhu’s form no reason for concern, she remains one of India’s best: Gopichand

The Hindu  

Two-time Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu’s lack of consistency after coming back from an injury should not be a cause of “concern”, feels chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand. A silver medallist at the 2016 Rio Olympics and bronze winner in the Tokyo Games, Sindhu suffered an ankle injury in August last year to slip out of top-10 in the BWF …

Sindhu not to participate in BWF World Tour Finals, targets Malaysia Open return
2 years ago

Sindhu not to participate in BWF World Tour Finals, targets Malaysia Open return

The Hindu  

Sindhu will not be participating in the BWF World Tour Finals scheduled to be played in Bangkok from December 7-11. However, on November 23, the Badminton World Federation released the players’ docket that included Sindhu among the eight women’s singles players to take part in the season-ending tournament. Coach Tae-Sang, who took Sindhu through the paces in the training session …

PV Sindhu Opens Up on Ultimate Goal of Winning Gold at Olympics after Completing CWG Set - News18
2 years, 4 months ago

PV Sindhu Opens Up on Ultimate Goal of Winning Gold at Olympics after Completing CWG Set - News18

News 18  

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has won it all at the Commonwealth Games. In an Exclusive chat, Sindhu opens up on CWG 2022, how she keeps herself motivated and an Olympic gold being the ultimate goal… EXCERPTS – Thoughts on winning your first multi-nation event gold… “I have completed the sequence now. Having started playing international badminton at such a …

Everyone Should Now Focus on the Individual Event, Says PV Sindhu After Defeat to Malaysia in Mixed Team Competition
2 years, 4 months ago

Everyone Should Now Focus on the Individual Event, Says PV Sindhu After Defeat to Malaysia in Mixed Team Competition

News 18  

India’s top women’s singles player and the favourite for the women’s singles gold medal in Birmingham, PV Sindhu has called on the players to turn their attention to individual events after their defeat to Malaysia in the Mixed Team competition at the Commonwealth Games. Though Sindhu won her women’s singles match, Kidambi Srikanth in men’s singles and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty …

PV Sindhu Turns 27: Five Unforgettable Achievements of Indian Badminton Star
2 years, 5 months ago

PV Sindhu Turns 27: Five Unforgettable Achievements of Indian Badminton Star

News 18  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PV SINDHU: One of the most successful sportspersons PV Sindhu is the only Indian woman to clinch two Olympic medals. Sindhu conceded 19-21, 21-12, 21-15 defeat and secured silver medal. Gold medal in 2019 World ChampionshipsThe Hyderabad-born shuttler achieved another historic feat after outclassing Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in the final of the 2019 BWF World Championships. Silver …

Jai Sindh ! History-maker Sindhu returns to warm reception
3 years, 4 months ago

Jai Sindh ! History-maker Sindhu returns to warm reception

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The only Indian woman to win two Olympic medals, shuttler P. V. Sindhu on Tuesday received a warm welcome on her return to the country after claiming a bronze at the Tokyo Games. Reigning world champion Sindhu, who had won a silver at the Rio Games five years ago, walked out of the Indira Gandhi International Terminal amid …

Sindhu a sporting icon and one of India\'s greatest Olympians: Thakur
3 years, 4 months ago

Sindhu a sporting icon and one of India\'s greatest Olympians: Thakur

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday hailed P V Sindhu as a sporting icon and one of the “greatest Olympians” the country has ever produced after she returned to the country to a warm reception following her bronze-medal winning feat at the Tokyo Games. Sindhu on Sunday became the second Indian and first woman from the country to …

PV Sindhu a sporting icon and one of India's greatest Olympians: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
3 years, 4 months ago

PV Sindhu a sporting icon and one of India's greatest Olympians: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

India TV News  

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday hailed P V Sindhu as a sporting icon and one of the "greatest Olympians" the country has ever produced after she returned to the country to a warm reception following her bronze-medal winning feat at the Tokyo Games. Sindhu on Sunday became the second Indian and first woman from the country to bag two …

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu returns to warm reception
3 years, 4 months ago

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu returns to warm reception

India TV News  

The only Indian woman to win two Olympic medals, shuttler PV Sindhu on Tuesday received a warm welcome on her return to the country after claiming a bronze at the Tokyo Games. Reigning world champion Sindhu, who had won a silver at the Rio Games five years ago, walked out of the Indira Gandhi International Terminal amid a round of …

Sindhu India’s pride, one of our most outstanding Olympians: PM Modi
3 years, 4 months ago

Sindhu India’s pride, one of our most outstanding Olympians: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed ace badminton player P V Sindhu as India’s pride after she won bronze in the Tokyo Olympics. The reigning world champion became only the second Indian and the country’s first woman to win two Olympic medals, securing a bronze after a straight-game win over world No. Wrestler Sushil Kumar is the …

In ‘tears’ after semifinal loss, Sindhu gives her father the ‘gift’ he wished for
3 years, 4 months ago

In ‘tears’ after semifinal loss, Sindhu gives her father the ‘gift’ he wished for

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: P. V. Sindhu needed an extra dose of motivation following her semifinal loss at the Tokyo Games and that came from her father P. V. Ramana, whose wish for a “gift” was duly fulfilled by his world conquering daughter. Expressing his happiness over Sindhu securing her second successive Olympic medal, Ramana said here on Sunday said that he asked …

PV Sindhu delivered 200 percent in her defence during bronze medal match: Coach Park Tae-Sang
3 years, 4 months ago

PV Sindhu delivered 200 percent in her defence during bronze medal match: Coach Park Tae-Sang

India TV News  

India's foreign badminton coach Park Tae-Sang is extremely pleased that the multiple sessions spent to hone P V Sindhu's defensive skills in the run-up to the Olympics paid rich dividends as she claimed a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. Sindhu, a 2016 Rio Olympics silver medallist, on Sunday beat world no.9 He Bing Jiao of China in …

In 'tears' after semi-final loss, PV Sindhu gives her father the 'gift' he wished for
3 years, 4 months ago

In 'tears' after semi-final loss, PV Sindhu gives her father the 'gift' he wished for

India TV News  

PV Sindhu needed an extra dose of motivation following her semifinal loss at the Tokyo Games and that came from her father P V Ramana, whose wish for a "gift" was duly fulfilled by his world conquering daughter. Expressing his happiness over Sindhu securing her second successive Olympic medal, Ramana said here on Sunday said that he asked her to …

‘She is India's Pride’: PM Narendra Modi Leads Wishes After PV Sindhu Wins Historic Olympic Bronze
3 years, 4 months ago

‘She is India's Pride’: PM Narendra Modi Leads Wishes After PV Sindhu Wins Historic Olympic Bronze

News 18  

Wishes are flowing thick and fast after PV Sindhu created history at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics when she won the bronze medal by beating China’s He Bingjiao in the women’s singles badminton on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of the first ones to extend his wishes on social media, calling Sindhu ‘India’s pride’ and saying everyone in the …

Meet PV Sindhu's support system that helped her win Olympic bronze in Tokyo
3 years, 4 months ago

Meet PV Sindhu's support system that helped her win Olympic bronze in Tokyo

The Hindu  

It was a moment of joy at the Suchitra Academy. But now we’re glad that she pulled off another memorable performance,” said Pradeep, who has been working with Sindhu’s coach Park Tae Sang since February this year. “From the Suchitra Badminton Academy the senior-most strength and conditioning trainer and a physio travelled with Sindhu,” Pradeep said. “We ran video analysis …

PV Sindhu: Carrying the hopes of a nation
3 years, 5 months ago

PV Sindhu: Carrying the hopes of a nation

Live Mint  

For a lot of athletes, winning an Olympics medal is the pinnacle of their career. You can’t give your hundred per cent.” As the reigning world champion, Sindhu is one of the strongest medal contenders in the women’s field. “When you go to a tournament where Marin isn’t playing, people feel that you have to come back with the medal,” …

I am working to acquire new technique, skills for Olympics: Sindhu
3 years, 6 months ago

I am working to acquire new technique, skills for Olympics: Sindhu

Hindustan Times  

India's top badminton star P V Sindhu says she is working to acquire new skills and techniques to surprise her rivals, who are at the same level with distinct playing styles, at the Tokyo Olympics. Photo of Indian badminton player PV Sindhu The Rio Olympics silver medallist and world champion feels the coronavirus pandemic-induced break has given her the much-needed …

PV Sindhu, Michelle Li Named Athlete Ambassadors for IOC's 'Believe in Sports' Campaign
3 years, 7 months ago

PV Sindhu, Michelle Li Named Athlete Ambassadors for IOC's 'Believe in Sports' Campaign

News 18  

World champion and Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu and world no 11 Canada’s Michelle Li have been nominated as athlete ambassadors for International Olympic Committee’s ‘Believe in Sports’ campaign, the Badminton World Federation said on Monday. Lavishing praise on Sindhu, Badminton Association of India general secretary Ajay Singhania said: “This is a recognition of her sincerity, fair-play and integrity …

PV Sindhu wins Sportstar Aces Racquet Sports Sportswoman of the Decade
3 years, 8 months ago

PV Sindhu wins Sportstar Aces Racquet Sports Sportswoman of the Decade

The Hindu  

P. V. Sindhu, the reigning badminton world champion and the 2016 Olympics silver medallist, was named Sportswoman of the Decade at the 2021 Sportstar ACES Awards on Sunday. The holder of five world championships medals – a gold, two silver and two bronze – as well as silver medals from Olympics, the Asian Games, the Commonwealth Games, the South Asian …

PV Sindhu steps up training with eye on Olympics - badminton news - sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

PV Sindhu steps up training with eye on Olympics - badminton news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Sindhu has added couple of new shots to her repertoire but insists that she is much more solid in defence. The 25-year-old Sindhu, who has been training in the UK for the last two months, told Sportstar that it has been a different kind of training programme from what she has been undergoing back home. Being a world class player …

PV Sindhu to Return to Action at Thailand Open in January 2021
4 years ago

PV Sindhu to Return to Action at Thailand Open in January 2021

News 18  

PV Sindhu will return to competitive action in January 2021 where she will be taking part in at least three tournaments. Sindhu, who is a part of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme core group, will be seen in action at the Yonex Thailand Open, Toyota Thailand Open and the World Tour Finals in Bangkok, subject to qualification. The sports ministry …

Sindhu: World Champion tag helps in my chase for Olympics glory
4 years, 4 months ago

Sindhu: World Champion tag helps in my chase for Olympics glory

The Hindu  

Sindhu makes it a point to visit Suchitra Badminton Academy for her regular fitness session with trainer M. Srikanth Verma on Monday evening, a day before she completes one year as the world champion. “There was lot of criticism then about that move, but Sindhu proved everyone wrong showing the focus she was expected to be in to play to …

On this day: Sindhu makes history, wins silver at Rio Olympics - Badminton News - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

On this day: Sindhu makes history, wins silver at Rio Olympics - Badminton News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

In a country starved of Olympic champions, P. V. Sindhu’s dream campaign in Rio provided a whiff of fresh air. In the space of 18 hours, after Sakshi Malik ended India’s medal drought with a bronze in women’s wrestling, Sindhu made history by reaching the singles final. Moving steadily towards becoming a more all-round player, Sindhu gave ample evidence of …

PV Sindhu Calls Defeating Ex-Chinese Star Li Xuerui in Her Home Event Turning Point of Her Career
4 years, 4 months ago

PV Sindhu Calls Defeating Ex-Chinese Star Li Xuerui in Her Home Event Turning Point of Her Career

News 18  

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu looked back at her journey over the years and reminisced the time from when her career took off, which was in 2012 according to her. Sindhu spoke about various facets of her career and shared the new skills she has picked up during the coronavirus pandemic with paddler Mudit Dani on his live online chat …

'Keep shining and making India proud': Birthday wishes pour in for PV Sindhu as star shuttler turns 25
4 years, 5 months ago

'Keep shining and making India proud': Birthday wishes pour in for PV Sindhu as star shuttler turns 25

Firstpost  

Rio Olympics silver-medalist Sindhu has established herself as one of the country’s best shuttlers, becoming the first Indian player to win the 2018 BWF World Tour and the 2019 BWF World Championships. Her highest ranking of second place came in 2017, a year when she outclassed Nozomi Okuhara to win the Korea Open Super Series, becoming the first Indian to …

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