PV Sindhu turns to sports science, S&C in bid for record sixth Worlds medal
Badminton star PV Sindhu is preparing for the BWF World Championships with a renewed focus on sports science and strength training. She aims to become the most decorated shuttler in women's singles history by securing a sixth medal.
Why it matters
Sindhu's shift toward data-driven sports science highlights a growing trend in elite athletics to extend careers and improve performance through specialized support teams.
New Delhi: PV Sindhu occupied the fourth court in the main hall of the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Saturday. At the other end, she had Ayush Shetty braced with his powerful smashes and blistering forehands. Sindhu broke into a smile the moment Ayush landed one of his big smashes into the net.A day later, she had Unnati Hooda, another debutant like Ayush, for company on the practice court. The court of choice remained the same as the day before, with instructions from coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama ringing in from the sidelines. Having tried plenty of deceptions and drop shots, she would step away briefly for a water break while keeping the conversations going.It was early morning, the clock reading 8 am, and the Indian contingent was out and about in full flow ahead of the BWF World Championships, which get underway on Monday.
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