PV Sindhu says getting back into rhythm was easier for her, hopes to do well in Olympics

As a result of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, international badminton is still trying to regularize events and tournaments. With players and countries pulling out of events over health risks, many athletes have talked about training to get back into shape post quarantine. In a recent interview, Indian badminton star PV Sindhu detailed her training after quarantine and how it was t difficult for her to resume her workouts and get back on court.

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PV Sindhu training: Sindhu on her post-quarantine workout

"It was fine," Sindhu said when asked about her training. 2016 Rio Olympics silver-medalist was training from home and found things to keep herself busy. "I spent time playing with my nephew (sister’s son) and family," Sinshu told LokMarg, adding that she even learned how to cook and paint. 

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When asked about her training and getting back into rhythm, Sindhu added that because she was training at home already "it was t tough" for her. 25-year-old star stated that it had taken her a few weeks to get used to it after getting back on court. However, she maintained that it did t feel like she was starting from beginning. 

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"Definitely, when you are away from badminton and you do t connect with shuttle, it will take time," Sindhu added, before saying that "getting rhythm back was easier". Though she pulled out of Denmark Open, she hopes to do well in Tokyo Olympics next year.  

"Well, Tokyo Olympics, I hope to do well. We have tournaments before that in 2021," she explained. Additionally, she stated that going "one at a time" will be her mantra. Sindhu won silver medal during 2016 Rio Olympics, losing to Carolina Marin. Previously, Sindhu had spoken about aiming for gold at Olympics in Tokyo. 

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Recently, Sindhu flew to London, where she trained with Gatorade Sports Science Institute's Rebecca. In her post, Sindhu explained that she was re to work on her recovery and nutrition, helping her train for upcoming badminton tournaments. As she skipped  Denmark Open Super 750 tournament, she will play BWF World Tour's Asian leg in January. Per recent rules, Sindhu will t be getting a direct invitation to World Tour Final.

(Im credits: PTI)