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Badminton star PV Sindhu is determined to become the first Indian to win three individual Olympic medals. Sindhu, who has already won a silver in 2016 Rio and a bronze in 2020 Tokyo, is aiming for gold at the Paris Olympics.
In an exclusive chat on JioCinema’s ‘The Dreamers,’ Sindhu shared her strong motivation to make history. “That third medal at Paris definitely motivates me, and I am going all-out to get that gold medal. For me, the Olympics is where I give my 200%,” she said.
Reflecting on her past Olympic experiences, she said, “The journeys in 2016 and 2020 were wonderful, filled with immense effort and unforgettable moments. As I prepare for Paris 2024, it’s a fresh start, and I have to give my 100% no matter what.”
Sindhu, who is ranked among the world’s top players, is drawing on her past experiences to fuel her quest for gold. “There are a lot of experiences from my previous outings at the Olympics that I will take into Paris 2024, but I don’t want to get overconfident thinking about the medals. My mindset is focused on winning the gold and this gives me a lot of motivation and confidence.”
She also spoke about her rigorous preparation for the Games, which will run from July 26 to August 11, 2024. “My preparations are focused on putting in the hard work while being smart and focused on that particular day.”
Sindhu acknowledges the tough competition she will face. “The Olympics is extremely competitive, and all the athletes are at their peak. The top 10-15 players in the world are of the same standard, be it the likes of AN Se Young, Akane Yamaguchi, Carolina Marin, or TAI Tzu Ying. There are no easy points at the Olympics, and we need to play hard for every point we score against an opponent. Anything can happen at the Olympics; one small mistake can change everything.”
She expressed her gratitude for working with Indian badminton legend Prakash Padukone and new coach Agus Dwi Santoso. “This time, we have a whole new team with Prakash (Padukone) sir as my mentor and Agus (Dwi Santoso) as the new coach. Our practice is focused on getting everything perfect and to the point. It is my fortune that Prakash sir is my mentor and a part of my journey, and I hope his support can help me win that medal.”
Currently ranked 13th in the world, Sindhu has an illustrious career. She has won five BWF World Championship medals, including a gold, and an Olympic silver and bronze. Her Commonwealth Games achievements include gold in 2022, silver in 2018, and bronze in 2014 in the women’s singles event, along with gold in 2018 and silver in 2022 in mixed teams. Additionally, she claimed silver in women’s singles at the 2018 Asian Games and bronze in women’s teams at the 2014 Asian Games.
