Going through one of the toughest phase of her career, star India shuttler PV Sindhu on Sunday reflected on her life-changing past seven years, which included winning an Olympic medal at the Rio Games, ahead of the World Championships beginning on Monday.
It was on August 20, 2016, that the then 21-year-old Sindhu won the silver medal at the Rio Olympics after losing to Spain’s Carolina Marin in the women’s singles final.
“Seven years ago, I embarked on a journey that would forever change my life. Looking back, it’s hard to believe that it’s been seven long years since that momentous day when I proudly won my first Olympic medal in Rio,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
“It was a silver, a shining symbol of my dedication, hard work, and the unwavering support of my coaches, teammates, and fans.
“One of the most remarkable chapters of this journey has been the intense rivalry on the court, especially the battles against Carolina,” Sindhu wrote.
Sindhu won a gold (2019), two silver (2017, 2018) and two bronze medals (2013, 2014) at the World Championships. She also won a silver at the 2018 Asian Games, a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics and a Commonwealth Games gold in 2022.
PTI
