PV Sindhu plans to push forward in Badminton despite heartbreaking Paris Loss

Reflecting on her tough round of 16 loss in the women's singles event at the Paris Olympics, two-time Olympian PV Sindhu posted a meaningful message on social media.

 

She said that after taking a much-needed break, she wants to resume her badminton career despite this setback. This will be the first time that Sindhu, who had earlier won silver in Rio and bronze in Tokyo, will walk out of the Games empty-handed. On 1 August, she was defeated by China's He Bingjiao in the pre-quarterfinals.

 

Famous badminton player PV Sindhu took to his X account and shared his feelings about the loss. She wrote “Paris 2024: A beautiful journey but a difficult loss. This defeat is the toughest of my career. It will take time to accept that, but as life goes on, I know I will come to terms with it."

 

She further added, “The trip to Paris 2024 was a battle, with two years of injuries and long periods away from the sport. Despite these challenges, I feel truly blessed to stand here and represent my wonderful country at the third Olympics.”

 

PV Sindhu gratefully accepts the opportunity to compete at such a high level and the support she has received. After her latest loss, she admitted that the support of her followers was comforting. Sindhu highlighted that she and her team participated in the Paris Olympics with all their heart and had no regrets.

 

Looking ahead, Sindhu made it clear that she wants to continue her badminton career but will take a break to give her body and mind a chance to recover. She plans to take this time to think about her badminton career and hopes to regain the joy she once enjoyed playing the game.

 

Although PV Sindhu performed well in the group round, He Bingjiao eliminated her in straight games in the round of 16. Sindhu was not at her best in the lead-up as she failed to make it to the Olympic final in Paris.

 

Any competition for more than one year. She ended the streak in Malaysia earlier this year, but her dominant performance was insufficient to earn her a medal at the Games. After winning the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, PV Sindhu suffered a knee setback in 2022. an injury

 

In February 2023, she entered pageants again, but found it difficult to perform consistently while traveling. As the Paris Olympics approached, Sindhu had to carefully manage her persistent injury concerns.

 

Although the star shuttler will be 33—an age when most elite shuttlers are past their prime—Sindhu has not ruled out competing in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.