Pandemic provided PV Sindhu more time to work on her game

PV Sindhu. Pic/AFP

World champion PV Sindhu says that the forced break during the COVID-19 pandemic has actually made her a better player because it gave her ample time to work on her technique and skills.

The Rio 2016 silver medalist's Olympic preparations last year hit a roadblock as the pandemic brought all the sporting action to a standstill but Sindhu said it was like a blessing in disguise for her. "I think the [break during] pandemic was very useful because I got to learn more and focus more on my technique and skills so I would say definitely it has [helped]," she said.

"It did not impact my preparation much for the Olympics because I think I've got enough time. Generally, it's more like when you go for a tournament come back and train.

"Most of the time, we don't have enough time to train. So I think this was the first time that we've got enough time to actually train and get ready for the Olympics. I don't think it has impacted on my preparations - not at all. In fact, I've actually learned a lot more, and I'm prepared for it."

The World No. 7 is the lone Indian to have qualified for the women's singles in Tokyo Olympics and finds herself in an easy Group J with lower-ranked Polikarpova Ksenia of Israel and Hong Kong's Cheung Ngan Yi. "I'm sure there will be expectations, responsibilities like always but I just hope that with your love and support, I'm gonna be there, get a medal and come back to the country," she said.

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