Blisters’ aggression has retreated to the testing rallies in female singles badminton, says the ESO Indian PV Sindu, which rediscover its game to keep up with the evolving pace at navigating the challenging slim phase.
This year was not ideal for the double Olympic medalist. Lasted four exits out of the first round And the three losses of the second round, while the lone quarterfinal look at the India open in January was a rare light place.
“Women’s singles (competition) have changed completely. At first it was more of an attack and a quick assembly; it became much more defensive with long gatherings and long matches,” Sindu told a selected group of reporters in the India sports authority here.
“We were working on this, especially when it comes to being more patient to continue this assembly and keep the shuttle in court for a longer period of time. Because we have to make changes every time the game changes.
“As an athlete I changed my game, it may take time, but it is important to do it every time,” she added.
The former world champion, who currently trains under Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama in almost six months, makes gentle but significant adjustments to her game.
“At that time I attacked, but now every athlete is good in their defense. We are working on how patient I have to be to keep the rally, say 30 strokes or 40 strokes.
“I need to control my physical fitness, perseverance. Because I have to endure the court for a very long time. So we have worked on these changes and it is good that Irwansyah has come and trains me.”
Sindu, one of the most decorated athletes in India, has a shimmering biography including five World Cup medals, including gold, Olympic silver and bronze and countless other awards.
“I’m glad I could do everything, whether I was under my control and won every medal. Now it’s also important to secure it.
In 29, Sindu is also increasingly aware of how her body reacts to the physical grind.
“It won’t be the same as 10 years ago. At that time I would do a different type of training, but now it might be different. I have to understand it as a player.
“(I have to) understand that things might change and adapt appropriately. Every time we have to make sure that our body is in the right direction and we are able to load, otherwise there are chances of injury and hard to return.”
This shift means being selective with tournaments and prioritizing quality over the amount.
“Definitely (the training module has changed). We used to go back to four five tournaments … But now you have to make sure that your body condition is good, you can’t just go there and play five six tournaments in a row and not fit.
“We have to make sure the body feels after one tournament, otherwise there is no point in playing. You prefer to skip the tournament and train harder and then return stronger.”
Recently, Sindu ended up on the wrong side of some close games, and while she admitted that the results were annoyed, Sindu believes she closes the gap.
“Recent results are definitely annoying me. But there has been improvements.
“That’s a positive thing I can take and work on what is needed.”
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Published:
Rishabh beniwal
Published on:
June 26, 2025
