With two titles in 4 months, P.V. Sindhu says she is building, not chasing her old self
Badminton star P.V. Sindhu discusses her recent career resurgence, attributing her success to a revamped support team and a focus on physical recovery. She also shares her thoughts on the upcoming transition to a 15-point scoring format in professional badminton.
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Badminton P.V. Sindhu is no longer chasing her old self. The badminton ace is rebuilding herself, one title at a time. Victory at the Hylo Open on Sunday (November 1), her second title in four months, has taken her back to world No. 6 — into the top 10 for the first time since 2023. It also ended a long wait for silverware. Before the Japan Open in July, her last title had come at the 2024 Syed Modi International. Sindhu, Lakshya make it a double delight for India storyline 1 The 31-year-old credited the turnaround to her revamped support system. “I’ve had a new team this year and we’ve been working on every aspect.
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