India’s ace shuttler, PV Sindhu, despite her best efforts to be in peak condition for the Paris Olympics 2024, fell short in her pre-quarterfinal match against China’s He Bing Jiao on August 1. While Sindhu expressed no regrets about her overall preparation, she acknowledged that her defensive errors played a crucial role in her defeat.
PV Sindhu’s journey ends at the Paris Olympics
Sindhu had a tight contest with He Bing Jiao but ultimately came up short. The Chinese shuttler won the battle 21-19, 21-14 in 56 minutes.
Sindhu felt that she should have controlled her small errors in terms of defence. Despite everyone’s hard work to prepare her for Paris, these lapses impacted her performance.
Sindhu emphasized that she doesn’t regret her efforts to prepare. Destiny played its part, and she kept fighting until the end, knowing that anything could happen in a match.
“I should have controlled in terms of a few mistakes on my defence is what I felt,” Sindhu said, reflecting upon the reason for her defeat.
“Everybody worked hard, so we’ve done whatever we could. Rest is destiny. I don’t regret it,” she said.
“I kept fighting still because you never knew anything could happen. Both of us were fighting for each point because until the end you can’t expect.
“It’s not easy to win or easy points, you can’t think that you have finished the game.”
While the LA Olympics are still four years away, Sindhu is currently focused on resting and taking a break. She recognizes that four years is a long time, and she remains optimistic about the future.
PV Sindhu reflected on her journey so far, acknowledging the ups and downs. She returned from injury and worked hard, understanding that easy wins and perfect form don’t always align.
“It’s still four years away. So for me, right now, I just go back and rest for a bit, maybe just take some break and then come back and let’s see what it is because four years is a very, very long time. So let’s see,” the 29-year-old said.
“It’s sad. The result, I couldn’t get what I expected, but it’s a journey, isn’t it?
“It’s been a wonderful journey so far. There were ups and downs, and I came back from an injury, and everything was going on well. You can’t expect easy wins or picking the form at the right time. Sometimes it might not be your day. We all really worked hard.”
🇮🇳😓 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗩 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗵𝘂! PV Sindhu faced defeat against He Bing Jiao in the round of 16, ending her hopes of adding a third Olympic medal to her name.
👏 Despite the result, we will always be proud of all that she has achieved.
🏸 Final Score: 19-21, 14-21… pic.twitter.com/s4x8G8IZGk
— India at Paris 2024 Olympics (@sportwalkmedia) August 1, 2024
With Sindhu’s exit, Lakshya Sen remains India’s only hope in badminton at the Paris Olympics 2024. Despite the disappointment, Sindhu’s resilience and dedication continue to inspire fans worldwide.
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