THE HEART AND DRIVE OF P.V. SINDHU

Step onto the court of dreams with the rhythmic beats of a shuttlecock dancing through the air as we venture on a journey with the trailblazing force of Indian Badminton, the dazzling PV Sindhu. In the court where sweat mingles with passion, and every smash is a testament to grit, Sindhu's story unfolds a symphony of skill, determination, and the soulful pursuit of victory. Join us as we dive into the heartbeat of a badminton maestro, where each stroke is a brushstroke on the canvas of her illustrious career.

- Ramesh Somani

ex: How does it feel to be an inspiration for so many aspiring badminton players around the world?

PV Sindhu: It feels good because many people take me as an inspiration and look up to me. When I was young, I used to look up to many people and wanted to be there someday. And today, when I'm there, and people look up to me, it feels terrific to know once upon a time, I was also one of them.

ex: Badminton requires quick reflexes and decision-making, so is it safe to conclude you are a fast decision-maker in everyday life?

PV: On court, yes, because we have to make decisions very quickly as we don't have much time to think about it. We’ve to change in a second, no matter what happens, because you keep playing rallies, but in between the rallies, you have time to think, and we change the game accordingly. When I'm off-court, I definitely take some time.

ex: You have a lot of silent power when you play, just like the XC60, you manage to stay calm and collected in high-pressure situations. How do you do that? 

PV: I go into the match thinking that I need to give my best because that’s what I’ve trained for. And I won’t deny that there won’t be pressure. Yes, there will be pressure, but we’ll have to stop thinking about others or what others are thinking. You have to go into the court thinking that you have to play your game and give you 100%. You have to focus on one point at a time and not think about the match because anything can happen at any moment. If you’re leading, you can’t think that the match is in your favour, or if you’re failing, you can’t think the match is done. So, every point is important, and you have to be focused and play your game.