Rio 2016: PV Sindhu, Badminton Silver Medallist, Reveals Gameplan For Future
PV Sindhu made history by becoming the first Indian badminton player to win a silver medal at Olympics. Her show at Rio Games has raised hopes of an even better show in future. Sindhu talks to NDTV about how she is planning to build upon her Rio exploits.
PV Sindhu is a superstar now. Her silver at 2016 Olympics was the best performance by an Indian at Rio. She also became the first Indian female athlete to win a silver at Olympics, the best-ever display so far.
Sindhu is currently world No. 10 and, at 21, has a bright future in front of her. The adulation showered on her after Olympic glory has been immense. But can she continue her momentum and scale new heright? PV Sindhu talks to NDTV about her future plans. Here are the highlights:
# The celebrations were hectic. It was great and want to thank the governments of AP and Telangana: PV Sindhu to NDTV
# The semifinal and the day before were tough days: Gopichand to NDTV
# Had sleepless nights but did not want to put my pressure on Sindhu: Gopichand to NDTV
# Nothing we did apart from training for the Games. That kept us focussed: Gopichand to NDTV
# Marin is a worthy champion. It was a great final and great advertisement for the sport: Gopichand to NDTV
# I still wanted to hear the national anthem: Gopichand to NDTV
# For me, Gopichand is my best coach. Don't want to comment on what minister said: Sindhu to NDTV
# No problems with IOA. Got great support. Don't want to comment on OP Jaisha's one odd reaction: Gopichand to NDTV
# We don't have a great system. Medals are a byproduct of a good system. It's not about a small group: Gopichand to NDTV
# You need to eat, sleep well and train harder. Sindhu has to do this: Gopichand to NDTV
# No hard feelings against Carolina Marin. I knew her strategies: PV Sindhu to NDTV
# We prepared for the final just like another match. The support staff was great: Gopichand to NDTV
# We will take a 10-day break and then get back to work: Gopichand to NDTV
# Sport is a great leveller. We will put the loss behind us and look forward again: Gopichand to NDTV
# Very grateful to God for making me part of Sindhu's success: Gopichand to NDTV
# Rajinikanth saying he is my fan made my day: Sindhu to NDTV