NEW DELHI: Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu delivered a powerful message about resilience and perseverance during an engaging interaction with students at DPS International, Gurugram on Tuesday when he said, “Sometimes I lost more matches than I won.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SIGN UP NOW!In a candid chat with Education Leader Devyani Jaipuria, Sindhu spoke about the reality of success, stressing that successes are rarely instant and often built on repeated failures.
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Jay Shah calls 2019 to 2026 as the golden era of Indian cricket “Sometimes I’ve lost more matches than I’ve won. But there’s always a next time. You have to try every time and believe you can do it,” Sindhu said, stressing the importance of perseverance.Reflecting on her own journey, including several near misses before finally winning the World Championship gold, Sindhu admitted there were moments of doubt. “There were times when I thought maybe it wasn’t meant for me. But I kept going and that belief made all the difference,” she said.“Hard work is key” across sports and academicsSindhu’s message to the students was clear – success requires consistent effort, irrespective of the field. “The key is hard work, whether it’s in studies or sports. No one is born with a golden spatula,” she said.Jaipuria echoed this sentiment and emphasized the role of sports in building life skills. “Sports provide some of the most valuable lessons about perseverance, discipline and the courage to pursue ambitious goals,” she said.She also emphasized the need to rethink education systems. “We cannot continue to treat sports as something secondary. It is one of the most powerful classes for life skills,” added Jaipuria.Support systems key to the long road to successDiscussion also focused on the importance of strong support systems. Jaipuria pointed out that behind every successful individual is a network of mentors, family and community support.Sindhu agreed and credited her parents and coaches for standing by her through the highs and lows. “It’s very important to support kids in what they want to do. Success doesn’t come easily. Sometimes it takes years, and that’s when support matters the most,” she said.
