PV Sindhu's Struggle: Can She Regain Her Form Amidst Injuries and Age?
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PV Sindhu, once India's most promising badminton star, has seen a decline in her performance over the past two years. The 30-year-old, who has won two Olympic and five World Championships medals, has been hampered by injuries and inconsistency. Sindhu's struggles are reminiscent of her idol and fellow Indian badminton legend, Saina Nehwal, who also experienced a similar dip towards the end of her career. Sindhu has been plagued by injuries, including a stress fracture in 2022 and a series of knee and hamstring problems in 2023. Her win-loss record this season stands at 11-15, a far cry from her dominant days when she was the world No.1. Despite this, Sindhu has shown flashes of her old brilliance, including a win over Nozomi Okuhara at the Indonesia Open and an impressive performance against Wang Zhi Yi at the World Championships. Former world No.1 and Danish great Peter Gade believes that motivation is not an issue for Sindhu, but rather her body's vulnerability to injuries. Gade, who has known Sindhu for over a decade, thinks that she still has something to offer in the world of badminton. Sindhu's determination and will to win are still evident, but her body is no longer as resilient as it once was. As Sindhu continues to compete in the Legends' Vision Legacy Tour India, fans and experts alike are eagerly awaiting her next move. Will she be able to regain her form and challenge the current best women's singles players, or will her injuries and age catch up with her? Only time will tell.
