Editorji is a popular short video news and information platform based in India. It was founded in 2018 by Vikram Chandra, one of India’s leading journalists, and has risen to prominence in the digital news space in a relatively short span of time. The platform is primarily designed for mobile devices, with applications available for Android and iOS.

ABOUT US:

about us editorji

Latest Video News: Editorji provides the latest news video headlines, latest videos clip from India and the World. Get all breaking news videos on Entertainment, Business, Coronavirus, Elections, Politics and more.

Latest Video News, Breaking News, Bollywood, Political, Sports, Business News | Editorji

+91 11 4035 6666 / info@editorji.com
3rd floor, Plot B, Khasara no 360, Sultanpur, New Delhi, Delhi 110030
<a title="mail to us" href="mailto:info@editorji.com">Send Feedback</a>
<a title="Contact Us" href="mailto:info@editorji.com">Contact Us</a>

REACH US

Contact for any questions, suggestions, comments, feedback or advertisement on Editorji.com, we are always looking forward to hearing from you.

Contact Us for Feedback, Suggestions and Advertising 

Editorji content is better experienced in our app.

This year has been far from ideal for the two-time Olympic-medallist. She has endured four first-round exits and three second-round losses, with a lone quarterfinal appearance at the India Open in January being a rare bright spot.

PV Sindhu changes game for longer rallies

Sindhu resets game amid challenging lean phase

This year has been far from ideal for the two-time Olympic-medallist. She has endured four first-round exits and three second-round losses, with a lone quarterfinal appearance at the India Open in January being a rare bright spot.

Blistering aggression has given way to stamina-testing rallies in women's singles badminton, says ace Indian shuttler P V Sindhu, who is reinventing her game to keep pace with the evolving tempo while navigating a challenging lean phase.
This year has been far from ideal for the two-time Olympic-medallist. She has endured four first-round exits and three second-round losses, with a lone quarterfinal appearance at the India Open in January being a rare bright spot.
"The women's singles (competition) has completely changed. Initially it was more of attack and fast rallies; it has become much more defensive with long rallies and long matches," Sindhu told a select group of reporters at the Sports Authority of India Centre here.
"We have been working on that, especially in terms of being more patient to continue that rally and keep the shuttle in the court for a longer period of time. Because we have to make changes every time the game changes.
"As an athlete I have been changing my game, it might take time but it's important to do it every time," she added.
The former world champion, currently training under Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama for close to six months, is making subtle yet significant adjustments to her game.
"Back then I used to attack but now every athlete is good in their defence. We are working on how patient I need to be to maintain the rally let's say 30 strokes or 40 strokes.
"I need to keep a check on my physical fitness, endurance. Because I need to withstand the court for a very long period. So, that way we have been working on these changes and it's good that Irwansyah has come and is training me." One of India's most decorated athletes, Sindhu has a glittering CV comprising five world championship medals, including a gold, an Olympic silver and bronze, and countless other accolades.
"I'm happy that I could do everything, whatever was under my control, and won every medal. Now it is also important to make sure to maintain it. I know people might say 'you have won everything there's no pressure' but I have to make sure it's going on," she said.
At 29, Sindhu is also becoming more mindful of how her body responds to the physical grind.
"It's not going to be the same as it was 10 years ago. Back then I would do a different type of training but now it might be different. So, I need to understand that as a player.
"(I need to) Understand that things might change and we adapt accordingly. Every time we need to make sure our body is in the right direction and we are able to take load, otherwise there are chances of injury and it's hard to come back." That shift means being selective with tournaments and prioritising quality over quantity.
"Definitely (the training module has changed). Earlier we used to have back to back four-five tournaments...But now you have to make sure your body condition is good, you can't just go out there and play five-six tournaments in a row and not being fit.
"We need to make sure how the body is feeling after one tournament, otherwise there's no point playing. You rather skip a tournament and train harder and then come back stronger." Recently Sindhu ended up on the wrong side of some close games and while she conceded that the results have bothered her, Sindhu believes she's closing the gap.
"Recent results definitely bother me. But there's been an improvement. I think five-six tournaments back I was losing a bit easy but there's been improvement with some tough matches with top athletes.
"That's a positive thing I can take and work on what's required."

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advance in the Indonesia Open after a thrilling win, while PV Sindhu exits. The duo are now India’s sole hope in the tournament.

Satwik 

Satwik and Chirag advance to the Indonesia Open quarterfinals with a thrilling victory. PV Sindhu exits in a competitive match. The Indian pair fights on, highlighting resilience and skill amidst challenges at the tournament.

Satwik & Chirag shine in Indonesia Open, Sindhu exits early

Satwik and Chirag advance to the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Open, overcoming the Danish pair in a thrilling match. PV Sindhu exits after a tough loss. The duo remains India's last hope at the tournament.

India&rsquo;s top men&rsquo;s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the quarterfinals, while two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu lost in the women's singles second round at the Indonesia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament here on Thursday. Satwik and Chirag, the 2023 champions, showed great temperament under pressure to register a hard-fought 16-21, 21-18, 22-20 win over world number 16 Danish pair of Rasmus Kjaer and Frederik Sogaard in a 68-minute second-round clash.
Satwik and Chirag, who had reached the semifinals of the Singapore Open Super 750 last week, thus remained the only surviving Indians in the competition.
The former world number one pair will face Malaysian seventh seeds Man Wei Chong and Kai Wun Tee next.
"Today felt like one of those days where we just weren&rsquo;t at our best," Satwik said.
"It wasn&rsquo;t about the strategy being wrong &mdash; it was more that we were giving away the points. If you look back, nearly 15 to 20 points came from our own mistakes. They didn&rsquo;t win those points &mdash; we handed them over.
"In the first game, it was 15-all, and then suddenly it slipped to 21-15. I just felt like we weren&rsquo;t focused enough &mdash; like we weren&rsquo;t really there today. But even then, we kept believing, taking it one point at a time.
"The coaches kept telling us, &lsquo;Calm down, it&rsquo;s okay even if you lose, just relax.&rsquo; So we tried to stay calm and composed, to just play our game and see how it goes," he added.
Earlier, Sindhu faltered in the deciding game to go down to world number 8 Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand in the second round.
Sindhu squandered a 15-11 lead in the decider to lose 22-20, 10-21, 18-21 in a gruelling 78-minute battle.
It was a disappointing day for the rest of the Indian contingent, as Sathish Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath, along with the women&rsquo;s doubles pair of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly, also bowed out in the second round.
While Sathish and Aadya were outclassed 7-21, 12-21 by the sixth-seeded Thai duo of Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran in just 25 minutes, Gayatri and Treesa put up a fight before losing 13-21, 22-24 to Japan's Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto in 46 minutes.
Satwik and Chirag, playing only their second tournament since returning from injury, had to do the catch-up in the opening game, as the Danes dominated the net play with sharp interceptions and won most of the short rallies.
The Indians trailed 6-10 at one stage and, although they pulled level with four straight points, the Danish pair kept their nose ahead to pocket the opening game.
The second game was a tight affair, with the Indians putting pressure on the back court. From 14-14, Satwik and Chirag reeled off five straight points to force a decider.
They carried the momentum into the third game, racing to a 5-1 lead. But the Danes clawed their way back to 8-8 after two unforced errors from Satwik. The short rallies continued and the Danes held a slender one-point lead at the mid-game interval.
The Indians stayed close at 14-15 despite a few misjudged lifts going long. Two quick points earned by Chirag brought them back at 16-17, and they eventually levelled at 19-19.
The Danes earned a match point, but Chirag&rsquo;s sharp body return made it 20-all. Chirag then produced a fine serve to earn match point, and Satwik sealed the win with a precise return that caught the line, sparking celebrations.
In the women's singles, Sindhu looked in control after overturning a 10-16 deficit to win the first game. She led 15-11 in the decider and had the momentum, but a series of errors proved costly.
Chochuwong capitalised on the lapse, winning five straight points &mdash; four of them due to Sindhu&rsquo;s miscued smashes and drops in fast conditions.
"I think I should have converted it to win...but overall, I'm happy with my performance. A lot to learn from this match and this tournament as well and prepare for the next one," Sindhu said.

PV Sindhu and the men's doubles pair of Satwik and Chirag continue to shine at the Indonesia Open, while Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy make early exits from the tournament.

Sindhu Advances; Sen, Prannoy Exit Indonesia Open

PV Sindhu and men's doubles pair impress at the Indonesia Open, while Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy face early exits. Sindhu's victory against Okuhara highlights her comeback amidst a challenging start to her season.

Sindhu and Men's Doubles shine at Indonesia Open; Sen exits early

PV Sindhu and the men's doubles pair advanced in the Indonesia Open, while Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy exited early in the tournament.

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty battled their way into the pre-quarterfinals but it was curtains for Lakshya Sen in the very first round of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament here on Tuesday.
Sindhu overcame long-time rival Nozomi Okuhara of Japan 22-20, 21-23, 21-15 in an absorbing one-hour and 19-minute clash in the women's singles.
I have been losing in the first rounds (of late) so it was very much useful and important for me to win matches like these," said Sindhu after her match.
Sindhu faces sixth seed Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand in the round of 16.
Sen, the 2021 World Championships bronze medallist, fought valiantly before falling 11-21 22-20 15-21 to world number two Shi Yu Qi of China in a gripping first-round men's singles contest that lasted 65 minutes.
Shi had entered the event as world number one but dropped a rung in fresh rankings issued on Tuesday, soon after his contest.
The 23-year-old Sen, returning from a back injury that ruled him out of last week's tournament in Malaysia, showed remarkable resilience. Trailing 11-17 in the second game, he mounted a spirited comeback, saving a match point and clinching the game 22-20 to force a decider.
However, the momentum proved short-lived as Shi grabbed control in the third game to seal the match.
HS Prannoy also bowed out from the USD 1,450,000 tournament. The 2023 World Championships bronze medallist lost 17-21, 18-21 to Indonesia's Alwi Farhan.
Later, Satwik and Chirag made it to the round of 16 after beating the Indonesian duo of Leo Rolly Carnando and Bagas Maulana 18-21 21-18 21-14 in their opening-round match that lasted 67 minutes.
Sindhu vs Okuhara ============ Sindhu and Okuhara, both of whom former world champions, have struggled in recent times. While Sindhu's best performance this season was a quarterfinal finish at the India Open in January, Okuhara hasn't made it past the second round in six events.
The two stars added another chapter to their storied rivalry, engaging in a war of attrition in an error-marred match that had plenty of game points and match points.
"It is always good to play with her, obviously it is not easy but at the same time I would have finished it off in two sets but I should have been a little more cautious because I had two match points," Sindhu said.
The decider followed a familiar pattern of conservative play, with neither of the two taking undue risks.
Sindhu led 11-9 at the break and then unleashed a series of winners to surge to 20-12. The Indian star earned eight match points and sealed the win by converting the fifth to book her spot in the round of 16.
The win helped Sindhu improve her head-to-head to 11-9 against Okuhara, who had defeated the Indian in the 2017 World Championships.
Sindhu acknowledged that the game has changed a lot in the last few years.
"If you see now the women's circuit, it is more of like you know those long rallies, less of attack and defense have become very strong like at that point of time it was like we were attacking mostly and then you know it was all like a faster speed game," she said. She also noticed improvement in her game but admitted that fitness is still a work in progress.
"After the India Open, it has been a bit of a struggle. It has been a rough patch the last couple of games but I can see there is a bit of improvement like the last tournament. You need to keep trying patiently so that you get that rhythm," she said.
"I am happy but I need to definitely improve a lot more and be injury free and of course focus on my skill." Sindhu was the lone Indian woman to advance to the next round.
Malvika Bansod retired mid-way through her women's singles match against Putri Kusuma Wardani of Indonesia. She was leading 21-16 16-15 before she slipped on the court and clutched her knee in pain before retiring.

PV Sindhu advanced to the second round of Indonesia Open by defeating Nozomi Okuhara. Lakshya Sen exited after a hard fight against Shi Yu Qi. Sindhu displayed resilience and tenacity in her three-game victory.

Sindhu Defeats Okuhara at Indonesia Open

In a thrilling battle, PV Sindhu emerged victorious against Nozomi Okuhara at the Indonesia Open. Despite a valiant effort, Lakshya Sen exited early against Shi Yu Qi. Sindhu's resilience secured her spot in the round of 16.

PV Sindhu edged past Nozomi Okuhara in a thrilling Indonesia Open match. Lakshya Sen exited after a tough fight against Shi Yu Qi. Sindhu's resilience and tenacity secured her place in the round of 16.

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu battled her way into the second round of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament while Lakshya Sen bowed out after losing in the opening round here on Tuesday.
Sindhu overcame long-time rival Nozomi Okuhara of Japan 22-20, 21-23, 21-15 in an absorbing one-hour and 19-minute clash in the women's singles.
Sen, the 2021 World Championships bronze medallist, battled valiantly before falling to world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi of China 11-21 22-20 15-21 in in a gripping first round men's singles contest that lasted one hour and five minutes.
The 23-year-old Sen, returning from a back injury that had ruled him out of a tournament in Malaysia last week, showed remarkable resilience.
Trailing 11-17 in the second game, Sen mounted a spirited comeback, saving a match point and clinching the game 22-20 to force a decider.
However, the momentum proved short lived as Shi reasserted control in the third game to seal the match.
Sindhu and Okuhara engaged in a war of attrition in an error marred match that had plenty of game points and match points.
Sindhu edged a tense first game 22-20, saving a game point and producing attacking shots at clutch moments.
In the second game, Sindhu held a slender two-point lead early on but trailed 7-11 at the mid-game interval. She clawed her way back, earning two match points with a thunderous cross-court smash.
But unforced errors continued to creep in, allowing Okuhara to level at 20-20. The Japanese eventually took the second game 23-21.
The decider followed a familiar pattern of conservative play, with neither of the two taking undue risks.
Sindhu led 11-9 at the break and then found her groove, unleashing a series of winners to surge to 20-12.
Sindhu earned eight match points and she sealed the win by converting the fifth one to book her spot in the round of 16.

A silver and bronze medallist in the last two editions of the Olympics, Sindhu had lost to Wang at the Arctic Open last year but has defeated the Chinese twice in three meetings.

Malaysia Masters 2024: PV Sindhu suffers heartbreak in the final against Wang Zhi Yi

A silver and bronze medallist in the last two editions of the Olympics, Sindhu had lost to Wang at the Arctic Open last year but has defeated the Chinese twice in three meetings.

Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu's wait for a much-needed title extended further as she faltered in the finishing line, going down in three games to world no. 7 Wang Zhi Yi of China in the summit clash on Sunday.
Fifth seed Sindhu, a double Olympic medallist, last won the Singapore Open and Commonwealth Games in 2022 and finished runner-up at the Madrid Spain Masters in 2023.
The title here looked within her reach when world no. 15 Sindhu held a massive 11-3 lead in the decider after winning the opening game but the former world champion imploded after the final change of sides to go down 21-16 5-21 16-21 in a 79-minute women's singles final.
The title would have been an icing on the cake but her impressive run to the final will still give her a lot of confidence as Sindhu looks to put the finishing touches ahead of the Paris Olympics. It was her first final on the BWF world tour after more than a year.
Sindhu, a double Olympic medallist, used a combination of poise and power to dominate the proceedings against the reigning Asian champion Wang for the most part of the match but everything fell apart after the break in the decider as the USD 420,000 crown slipped out of her hands.
A silver and bronze medallist in the last two editions of the Olympics, Sindhu had lost to Wang at the Arctic Open last year but has defeated the Chinese twice in three meetings.
Interestingly, it was Wang against whom Sindhu had won the finals during her last BWF title at the Singapore Open.
On Sunday, Sindhu was leading 11-3 at the interval in the third game but she fell into a pool of errors after the change of sides as Wang won 18 of the next 23 points to seal the trophy in her name.
World No. 15 Sindhu, who will be eyeing her third Olympic medal at the Paris Games, has looked subdued since making a comeback from a knee injury early this season.
It has been a while since Sindhu has defeated big guns such as Carolina Marin, Tai Tzu Ying, Chen Yu Fei and Akane Yamaguchi -- whom she is expected to come across at the Paris Olympics.
But the 28-year-old from Hyderabad, who now trains at the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy in Bengaluru, looked in fine fettle this week but the loss against Wang from a winning position is something which she would have to address in the coming months.
Sindhu will next compete at the Singapore Open Super 750 tournament starting on Tuesday.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/why-virat-kohli-didn-t-travel-with-team-india-t20-world-cup-squad-to-usa-1716709794793">Why Virat Kohli didn't travel with Team India T20 World Cup squad to USA</a>

Fifth seed Sindhu, who has not won a title in two years, rallied to prevail 13-21, 21-16, 21-12 against world number 20 Busanan

PV Sindhu one step away from Malaysia Masters title

Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu on Saturday earned a shot at the USD 420,000 Malaysia Masters crown after entering the women's singles finals.

<h2>Fifth seed Sindhu, who has not won a title in two years, rallied to prevail 13-21, 21-16, 21-12 against world number 20 Busanan</h2>

Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu on Saturday earned a shot at the USD 420,000 Malaysia Masters crown after entering the women's singles finals with a come-from-behind win over Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan.
Fifth seed Sindhu, who has not won a title in two years, rallied to prevail 13-21, 21-16, 21-12 against world number 20 Busanan in a marathon semifinal that lasted 88 minutes to close in on the BWF World Tour Super 500 crown at the Axiata Arena.
Sindhu had won the 2022 Singapore Open and finished runner-up at Madrid Spain Masters last year.
It was her 18th win over Busanan, who has beaten the Indian only once in her career way back in the 2019 Hong Kong Open.
World No. 15 Sindhu, who will be eyeing her third Olympic medal at the Paris Games in two months time, will face second seed and world no. 7 Wang Zhi Yi of China in the summit clash.
Sindhu had lost to Wang at the Arctic Open last year but has defeated the Chinese twice in three meetings.
A silver and bronze medallist in the last two editions of the Olympics, Sindhu seemed to have found her mojo back as she dished out some attacking badminton this week after looking out of sorts since making a comeback from a knee injury early this season.
It has been a while since Sindhu has defeated big guns such as Carolina Marin, Tai Tzu Ying, Chen Yu Fei and Akane Yamaguchi -- whom she is expected to come across at the Paris Olympics. A title triumph here will provide her a major boost ahead of the Summer Games.
Despite her overwhelming record against Busanan, it turned out to be a tough fight for Sindhu as she had to do the catching-up job, with the Thai dominating the proceedings in the opening game.
It was a physical battle as the two tested each other in some high-quality long rallies. In the opening game, the Thai was spot on with her executions whether it was the leap smashes or superb blocks, drops or precise drives.
Busanan kept a good pace in the rallies to open up a 8-6 lead with the Indian making a couple of judgement errors at the backline and spraying into the net.
A crisscross net shot, a forehand block gave Busanan a 10-7 lead before she took a two-point cushion at the break.
The Thai constructed the rallies well, drawing Sindhu to the net and sending her to the flanks. Soon she led 15-9, which she extended to seven points at 17-10. In the end, Sindhu went to net twice to give seven game points to the Thai, who sealed it with an immaculate backhand block.
In the second game, Sindhu lagged 2-4 but clawed back when Busanan found the net. Sindhu sent a stretched backhand into the net and then missed another one at the backline as Busanan led 6-4.
A fighting Sindhu, however, managed to grab the lead at 8-7 with a smash and moved to the break with a two-point advantage, following a lethal cross court smash.
At 12-10, a long rally ended with Busanan faltering with a cross court net shot. The Thai made some judgement errors but managed to keep breathing down Sindhu's neck at 12-14.
Sindhu dished out a trademark cross court followed by another down-the-line return to move to a three-point advantage at 16-13.
The Indian dominated another rally, leaving Busanan completely out of position to establish an 18-14 lead. Sindhu soon grabbed five game points and converted in her second attempt.
Spectacular in the opening game, Busanan completely lost control in the decider as she was erratic and struggled with her court coverage while Sindhu looked aggressive.
The Indian soon opened up a 4-1 lead and swelled it to 8-3. Errors became too frequent for Busanan as Sindhu grabbed a decisive 11-5 lead at the interval. After the final change of sides, Busanan tried to close the gap but errors again showed up in her game as Sindhu moved to 17-10.
The Indian grabbed eight match points with Busanan going to net again and when Busanan again went wide, Sindhu raised her arm to mark a subdued celebration.

The fifth-seeded Indian, who last won a title in 2022 Singapore Open, will next face Korea's Sim Yu Jin.


Malaysia Masters: PV Sindhu cruises to second round with straight games win

The fifth-seeded Indian, who last won a title in 2022 Singapore Open, will next face Korea's Sim Yu Jin.

India's two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu cruised to a straight games-win over Scotland's Kirsty Gilmour at the Malaysia Super 500 Masters tournament on Wednesday.&nbsp; In the opening-round meeting that lasted just 46 minutes, Sindhu notched up a 21-17, 21-16 win over the 22nd ranked Gilmour.&nbsp; This was Sindhu's third win over the Scot.&nbsp;
The fifth-seeded Indian, who last won a title in 2022 Singapore Open, will next face Korea's Sim Yu Jin. Sindhu, a former world champion, has endured a series of narrow losses ever since returning from a knee injury early this year. She is eyeing a good show here to boost her confidence ahead of the Paris Olympics.

After losing the first game 9-21 and trailing 1-4 in the second against Han Yue, Anmol rolled her right ankle while trying to defend a point. She received medical attention but the pain didn't seem to subside, forcing her to retire from the match giv

Uber Cup: Anmol Kharb bows out with ankle injury as India women lose against China

After losing the first game 9-21 and trailing 1-4 in the second against Han Yue, Anmol rolled her right ankle while trying to defend a point. She received medical attention but the pain didn't seem to subside, forcing her to retire from the match giving China a 3-0 unassailable lead.

After losing the first game 9-21 and trailing 1-4 in the second against Han Yue, Anmol rolled her right ankle while trying to defend a point. She received medical attention and had to retire from the match giving China a 3-0 unassailable lead.

Teenage sensation Anmol Kharb left the badminton court in tears owing to an ankle injury as an under-strength Indian women's team suffered a 0-5 defeat against the mighty China in its final group A fixture of the Uber Cup on Tuesday.
Having already qualified for the quarterfinals by picking up successive wins against Canada and Singapore, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, Asmita Chaliha, and Commonwealth Games bronze-winning pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand sat out of the contest against the 15-time champions.
It was a reality check for the young Indian team as it could not take a single game from the Chinese during the five-match tie.
To add to India's woes, 17-year-old Anmol was forced to retire after twisting her ankle during the second singles contest.
Olympic champion and world no.2 Chen Yu Fei started off the proceedings for China with an easy 21-12 21-10 win over 83rd-ranked Isharani Baruah.
"A little disappointed in my game because I made too many errors, I thought I would play good with her but it was an easy win for her...the pace was really high, I had to increase my speed," Isharani said after her match.
"Her variations were good, and all her strokes were going in the third court and it wasn't comfortable to hit well. It was a tough game but it was a good experience," she added.
National champions Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra, ranked 67, were no match for reigning world champions Chen Qing Chen and Jia Yi Fan, who doubled China's lead with a 21-13 21-12 win.
After losing the first game 9-21 and trailing 1-4 in the second against Han Yue, Anmol rolled her right ankle while trying to defend a point.
She received medical attention but the pain didn't seem to subside and the ankle looked swollen, forcing her to retire from the match giving China a 3-0 unassailable lead.
In the next two matches, Liu Shen Shu and Tan Ning defeated Simran Singh and Ritika Thaker 21-9 21-10, while Tanvi Sharma lost 7-21 16-21 to Wang Zhi Yi as China completed the 5-0 drubbing of India.
India will end the group stage proceedings in second place behind China.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/watch-don-t-self-doubt-yourself-varun-chakravarthy-reveals-shah-rukh-khan-s-golden-advice-to-him-1714452969403">Watch: 'Don't self doubt yourself': Varun Chakravarthy reveals Shah Rukh Khan's golden advice to him</a>

The women's doubles combination of Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa also lost in the pre-quarterfinals, going down 17-21 12-21 against 3rd seeded Japanese pair of Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida.

PV Sindhu bows out in pre-quarterfinals of Badminton Asia Championships

India's PV Sindhu fought hard for an hour and nine minutes before losing in three games.

#PVSindhu #Badminton #BAC

<h2>The women's doubles combination of Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa also lost in the pre-quarterfinals, going down 17-21 12-21 against 3rd seeded Japanese pair of Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida.</h2>

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu fought valiantly but was outperformed by sixth seed Han Yue of China in a gruelling pre-quarterfinal of the Badminton Asia Championships here on Thursday.
Sindhu, who is desperately seeking to rediscover her form ahead of the Paris Olympics, fought hard for an hour and nine minutes before losing 18-21 21-13 17-21 against Yue, against whom she had a flawless 5-0 record before Thursday's contest.
In other Indian results, the women's doubles combination of Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa also lost in the pre-quarterfinals, going down 17-21 12-21 against third seeded Japanese pair of Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida.
Sindhu vs Yue
The Indian started on a bright note in the first game and used her experience to race to a 8-4 lead, which she increased to 14-8 before the Chinese made a gallant comeback as errors started to creep up in Sindhu's game.
The Chinese engaged Sindhu in long rallies, tiring her up to draw level at 15-15.
With the momentum on her side, Yue never looked back from there on, keeping control of the proceedings to wrap up the first game in her favour.
A jolted Sindhu was in attacking mode in the next game and played aggressively, using her reach and experience to good effect to race to a 16-8 lead.
Although Yue tried her best to claw her way back into the contest, Sindhu didn't give any chance to her opponent and pocketed the second game comfortably to level the contest.
But Sindhu let the momentum slip from her hand after a good start in the decider, in which she led 8-4 initially.
The Chinese played aggressively and indulged the Indian in long rallies to tire her, and it led to errors.
From 10-10, Yue raced to 17-10 before Sindhu pocketed a few points to reduce the margin to 20-17.
Sindhu saved two game points but eventually her Chinese opponent shut the door on the celebrated Indian shuttler.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/your-masala-is-over-virat-kohli-on-his-hug-with-gautam-gambhir-during-ipl-2024-1712837781084">'Your masala is over' - Virat Kohli on his hug with Gautam Gambhir during IPL 2024</a>

India have announced a strong squad to defend their Thomas Cup crown, which includes five singles players, with Kiran George joining seasoned players HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, and Priyanshu Rajawat.

PV Sindhu to miss Uber Cup; India name strong squad to defend Thomas Cup crown

While PV Sindhu has opted out of the Uber Cup, India have announced a strong squad to defend their Thomas Cup crown.

<h2>India have announced a strong squad to defend their Thomas Cup crown, which includes five singles players, with Kiran George joining seasoned players HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, and Priyanshu Rajawat.</h2>

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu, along with premier women's doubles teams, will not participate in the upcoming Uber Cup. On the other hand, the Indian men's squad is geared up to defend their title at the Thomas Cup, which is set to commence in Chengdu on April 27. Sindhu's decision to withdraw from the competition is part of her strategic preparation for the upcoming Paris Olympics, aiming to be in top form for the event.
Since returning to competitive badminton at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in February, Sindhu has participated in six tournaments. Her decision to skip the Uber Cup is influenced by her desire to focus on recovery and preparation for the Paris Games. "Sindhu opted out as she is coming back from an injury and she wants to give herself enough time to prepare for Paris Games where she will hope to win another medal for the country," BAI secretary Sanjay Mishra conveyed to PTI.
The top women&rsquo;s doubles pairs, Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand and the duo of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto, also withdrew their participation, citing the team's compromised strength in Sindhu's absence. This move is aimed at concentrating their efforts on securing a spot at the Olympics.
In response to these withdrawals, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) has decided to extend the opportunity to those who excelled at the Senior National Championships, thereby offering them a chance to represent India.
For the Uber Cup, the focus is on nurturing young talents in the absence of top players. The squad features rising star 17-year-old Anmol Kharab, alongside Ashmita Chaliha and Tanvi Sharma, who are set to showcase their skills on an international stage, representing India's next generation of badminton prowess.
The Indian men's team, meanwhile, is preparing to uphold their title at the Thomas Cup with a formidable line-up, celebrating their historic win in 2022 against Indonesia, securing their first-ever championship. The team, a blend of experience and emerging talent, includes a strategic addition of singles and doubles players to navigate through the demanding schedule of the season.
A ten-member squad for the Thomas Cup includes five singles players, with Kiran George joining seasoned players HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, and Priyanshu Rajawat. In doubles, the world No. 1 pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, along with MR Arjun and Dhruv Kapila, will represent India, with Sai Pratheek serving as a backup.
This meticulous selection was the result of an online meeting of the selection committee, which includes Chief National coach Pulella Gopichand and other former Indian stars, aiming to craft a team capable of continuing India&rsquo;s legacy in the Thomas Cup.
Thomas Cup squad: (Singles) HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, Priyanshu Rajawat and Kiran George; (Doubles) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, MR Arjun, Dhruv Kapila and Sai Pratheek
Uber Cup squad: (Singles) Anmol Kharb, Tanvi Sharma, Ashmita Chaliha and Isharani Baruah; (Doubles) Shruti Mishra, Priya Konjengbam, Simran Singhi and Ritika Thaker.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2024-glenn-maxwell-lauds-mayank-yadav-rates-youngster-s-pace-as-pretty-formidable-1712235761845">IPL 2024; Glenn Maxwell lauds Mayank Yadav, rates youngster's pace as 'pretty formidable'</a>
(With PTI inputs)

India's husband-wife combo of N Sikki Reddy and B Sumeeth Reddy had a lot to cheer about as they notched up a 14-21 21-11 21-17 win over Indonesia's fourth seed in their quarters match. 

Spain Masters: PV Sindhu goes down fighting, couple Sikki-Sumeeth through to semfinals

India's husband-wife combo of N Sikki Reddy and B Sumeeth Reddy had a lot to cheer about as they notched up a 14-21 21-11 21-17 win over Indonesia's fourth seed in their quarters match.&nbsp;

India's PV Sindhu fought her heart out before going down narrowly to Thailand's Supanida Katethong in the women's singles quarterfinals of the Madrid Spain Masters Super 300 badminton tournament on Friday.
Sindhu, who had finished runner-up in 2023, recovered from an early 4-8 deficit and saved multiple game points to grab the opening game, but she couldn't go the distance as the sixth seeded Thai registered a 24-26 21-17 22-20 win after a see-saw battle.
The two-time Olympic medallist, who was a favourite to win after the withdrawal of Spain Carolina Marin, lost her cool in the end, as she smashed her racquet on the court. She received a yellow card from the chair umpire.
A yellow card is just a warning for misconduct.
However, India's husband-wife combo of N Sikki Reddy and B Sumeeth Reddy had a lot to cheer about as they notched up a 14-21 21-11 21-17 win over Indonesia's fourth seed Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto and Lisa Ayu Kusumawati to enter the mixed doubles semifinals.
The women's doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa, seeded third, lost 13-21 19-21 to sixth seeded Chinese Taipei's Lee Chia Hsin and Teng Chun Hsun in the quarterfinals.
Sindhu had a 5-3 record against the world no. 17 Supanida with the two having played some exciting matches in the last two years.
It was as much a physical battle as of skills for Sindhu, who didn't face much resistance in the initial rounds.
The start was slow for Sindhu as she found herself 3-7 behind at one stage but she rallied to pocket a three-point advantage with a body smash and a fine net shot.
The rallies started getting tighter after resumption as Sindhu kept ahead at 14-10, but thereafter, momentum kept changing with Supanida grabbing two game points when Sindhu found the net.
However, Sindhu unleashed two timely smashes to draw level. The Indian sent one long before producing a body smash as it was 21-21. Sindhu grabbed a game point when Supanida erred during a net dribble but she wasted it with a net error.
Sindhu's net error was cancelled with Supanida missing the backline and it was 23-23 next. The Thai grabbed another game point by pushing one to the back but sent a forehand to net next as it was 24-24.
An excruciating rally ended with Supanida sending one wide as Sindhu had another advantage and this time the Thai again faltered at the net as the Indian pumped her fist.
The change of ends didn't lower the intensity as the two fought tooth and nail during some exciting rallies till Sindhu opened up a 10-8 lead.
However, Supanida was quick to grab three points to enter the break with a three-point cushion.
As the match wore on, Sindhu looked a bit tired as Supanida made her run with angled returns and extended the rallies. Two power-packed smashes helped Sindhu to make it 17-18.
With two steep returns on her rival's body, Supanida took three game points and roared back into the contest, when Sindhu dumped another one at the net.
In the decider, Sindhu recovered to take a 10-5 lead but she let it slip as Supanida reeled off five points to go 14-12 up and then grabbed five match points.
A rearguard action from Sindhu, which included two cross court and a straight smash, conjured up hopes of another reversal as she drew parity at 20-20, but two unforced errors from the Indian dashed her hopes.&nbsp;

With top seed Carolina Marin of Spain pulling out of the tournament after her title-winning run at the All England Championships and Swiss Open in the last two weeks, Sindhu is now the favourite to claim the crown and end a long wait.

PV Sindhu: Indian badminton ace sails into quarterfinals of Madrid Spain Masters

Star shuttler PV Sindhu is through to the quarterfinals of the Madrid Spain Masters.

#PVSindhu #Badminton

<h2>With top seed Carolina Marin of Spain pulling out of the tournament after her title-winning run at the All England Championships and Swiss Open in the last two weeks, Sindhu is now the favourite to claim the crown and end a long wait.</h2>

Star Indian shuttler P V Sindhu continued her impressive run at the Madrid Spain Masters, advancing to the quarterfinals with a comfortable straight-game win over Chinese Taipei's Huang Yu-Hsun here on Thursday.
It was a smooth showing from Sindhu as she was hardly tested by the Taiwanese qualifier, who is ranked world no. 63, resulting in a 21-14 21-12 win in 36 minutes.
The former world champion, who finished runner-up in the last edition, will take on either sixth seed Supanida Katethong of Thailand or Japan's Natsuki Nidaira.
In the opening game, Sindhu was 3-0 up initially but then entered a phase where she often found the net or went long, while her rival produced some precise returns to grab a 7-6 lead before taking a one-point advantage with a straight-down-the-line smash.
The Indian, however, produced a better show after the resumption, taking a 18-12 cushion with Yu-Hsun making errors. She soon grabbed eight game points, and wasted two of them before sealing the opening game with her trademark smash.
After the change of sides, Yu-Hsun struggled to control the shuttle as her lifts repeatedly went long. The Taiwanese shuttler tried to use her drops and placements but she didn't have power in her smashes.
The result was Sindhu quietly waited for her opponent to commit errors. Soon she had a five-point advantage at the break. Every time Yu-Hsun tried to extend the rallies, she ended up with unforced errors.
Soon a smash handed another eight match points to Sindhu and she wrapped it up when her opponent found the net again.
With top seed Carolina Marin of Spain pulling out of the tournament after her title-winning run at the All England Championships and Swiss Open in the last two weeks, Sindhu is now the favourite to claim the crown and end a long wait.
Sindhu won her last BWF tour title at the 2022 Singapore Open Super 500.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/andhra-cricket-association-serves-show-cause-notice-to-hanuma-vihari-1711629003702">Andhra Cricket Association serves show-cause notice to Hanuma Vihari</a>

PV Sindhu failed to curb her mistakes as she slipped to a 19-21, 11-21 loss against the World No. 1.

PV Sindhu: India's badminton ace loses to An Se Young at All England Championships

India's PV Sindhu suffered a straight-game defeat against her nemesis An Se Young in the second round of the All England badminton Championships.

#Sindhu #AllEngland2024

<h2>PV Sindhu failed to curb her mistakes as she slipped to a 19-21, 11-21 loss against the World No. 1.</h2>

In a match that highlighted her struggle with errors, PV Sindhu, India's celebrated double Olympic medallist, was ousted from the women's singles second round at the All England Badminton Championships on Thursday. Sindhu faced a formidable challenge against her South Korean adversary, An Se Young, the world No. 1, succumbing in straight games, 19-21, 11-21, during their encounter that lasted 42 minutes.
This defeat marks Sindhu's seventh consecutive loss to the young Korean sensation, An Se Young, who etched history last year by becoming the first Korean woman to clinch the World Championships title. While An Se Young continued her winning streak with victories in Malaysia and France earlier this season, Sindhu has been on a path to regain her form following a recovery from a left knee injury.
Despite showing promise and a willingness to attack, Sindhu found herself outpaced by the 22-year-old Young, who adeptly managed the game's tempo and utilized her diverse skill set to secure the victory. The match saw Sindhu starting strong, but she was unable to maintain her momentum, particularly after the interval in the second game, as errors began to accumulate.
An Se Young demonstrated strategic prowess by slowing down the rallies and exploiting Sindhu's mistakes, which often resulted in the shuttle being hit wide or long. The Korean's tactical adjustments and solid defense allowed her to gain and extend her lead, ultimately sealing the match with precise plays and unyielding returns.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/watch-how-rishabh-pant-recovered-sooner-than-expected-with-his-determination-ipl-2024-1710400522408">Watch! How Rishabh Pant recovered sooner than expected with his determination</a>
(With PTI inputs)

In her comeback tournament after a 4-month injury layoff, India's PV Sindhu provided a good account of her fitness levels.

PV Sindhu's valiant effort falls just short against Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei at French Open

India's star shuttler P V Sindhu lost to reigning Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei of China in the quarterfinals of the French Open.

#PVSindhu #Badminton

<h2>In her comeback tournament after a 4-month injury layoff, India's PV Sindhu provided a good account of her fitness levels.</h2>

India's P V Sindhu produced a gallant fight before marginally falling short against reigning Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei of China in an epic quarterfinal at the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament.
On a comeback trail from a four-month-long injury layoff, Sindhu gave ample display of her strokeplay and physical fitness during a marathon one hour and 32-minute battle before settling for a 24-22 17-21 18-21 loss to the second seed and defending champion Chen in a riveting last eight battle here.
The last time Sindhu had beaten the world no. 2 Chen was en route to her 2019 World Championships gold. Since then the Indian has lost to the Chinese twice in the last two meetings although she held a better 6-5 head-to-head record against her opponent coming into the crucial tie.
Playing a top-class opponent after quite sometime, Sindhu didn't show any sign off the left knee injury that had pushed her out of the circuit since October last year.
There was nothing to separate the two as Sindhu produced an attacking display and also moved well on the court but a steady Chen Yu Fei managed to keep her nose ahead in the end.
Sindhu and Chen played some excruciating rallies with the Chinese using high tosses and lifts to keep the Indian at the back. But Sindhu tried to step up the pace. The result was both moved together till 6-6.
But Sindhu then dumped one at the net and sent another one wide while Chen unleashed a cross-court return to move ahead. The Chinese had five points at the break when Sindhu made a misjudgement at the backline.
An unperturbed Sindhu, however, slowly made her way back to first claw back at 15-15 to take a lead with a five-point run.
While the Chinese kept targeting Sindhu's body, the Indian managed to gather points with some delectable drops, cross court winners and some precise returns at her opponent's forehand corner.
From 19-19, the two moved neck-and-neck till 22-22 before Sindhu converted a third game point opportunity by unleashing a superb forehand cross court drop.
Sindhu made a confident 4-2 lead after the change of sides with Chen sending the shuttle long twice.
However, the Chinese turned the tables as Sindhu went wide twice and Chen produced a backhand drop and a cross court smash to lead 7-4.
The Indian drew parity again at 7-7 but Chen pulled away to 11-9 with a disguised return after Sindhu sprayed into nets twice. Sindhu kept the pressure on her opponent and restored parity at 13-13 with another delightful drop.
However, a rare service errors by Sindhu gave Chen an opportunity and she unleashed a straight smash and a body blow to move ahead. With Sindhu making too many unforced errors, Chen pulled away and roared back in the contest after the Indian sprayed another one to the net.
While the clock crossed the hour's mark, the duo kept fighting.
In the decider, Chen produced two sublime shots -- a drop and a late cross net -- to open up 6-3 lead but a barrage of smashes helped Sindhu claw back at 7-7.
The duo continued to test each other's mental resolve during the tight rallies and was inseparable till 11-11. Chen then grabbed five straight points but Sindhu managed to break the run of points with another lovely drop at 13-16.
But Chen was soon up 19-15 with a smash. Sindhu again brought the equation down to two points at 17-19 but missed a backhand net drop to hand over three match points to Chen, who sealed it when another body return was sent wide by Sindhu.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/french-open-2024-world-no-1-doubles-pair-satwik-chirag-cruises-into-quarterfinal-1709885765549">French Open 2024: World No. 1 doubles pair of Satwik-Chirag cruises into quarterfinal</a>

"I am joining WWF-India's Earth Hour by making strides towards a more sustainable lifestyle and spending more time in nature," Sindhu said in a statement.

PV Sindhu named goodwill ambassador for 2024 Earth Hour India

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has been named the goodwill ambassador for this year's 'Earth Hour India', an 18-year-old movement that seeks to raise awareness for environmental issues.

"I am joining WWF-India's Earth Hour by making strides towards a more sustainable lifestyle and spending more time in nature," Sindhu said in a statement.

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has been named the goodwill ambassador for this year's 'Earth Hour India', an 18-year-old movement that seeks to raise awareness for environmental issues.
Earth Day will be celebrated on March 23.
"I am joining WWF-India's Earth Hour by making strides towards a more sustainable lifestyle and spending more time in nature," Sindhu said in a statement.
"I am giving an hour for Earth by stepping out of the gym and working out in nature once a week. Join me this Earth Hour to create a more hopeful and resilient future by doing something positive for the planet. Let's make this the Biggest Hour for Earth," she added.
The Secretary-General and CEO of WWF-India Ravi Singh said the initiative of "Give an hour for Earth" is not only about switching off the lights.
"Every year, on Earth Hour, people worldwide voluntarily switch off non-essential lights for one hour.
"It is a movement that has continued to inspire and mobilise people globally, reminding us of our collective responsibility to create a more hopeful and resilient future for our planet," he said.

With just two teams in Group W, India were assured of a knock-out round berth even before their opening match but the team made its mark in style.

India stun China 3-2 in Badminton Asia Team Championships with PV Sindhu making winning return

PV Sindhu made a winning return from a lengthy injury lay-off as India stunned formidable China 3-2 in the women's competition of the Badminton Asia Team Championships on Wednesday.

With just two teams in Group W, India were assured of a knock-out round berth even before their opening match but the team made its mark in style.

Two-time Olympic-medallist PV Sindhu made a winning return from a lengthy injury lay-off as India stunned formidable China 3-2 in the women's competition of the Badminton Asia Team Championships on Wednesday.
With just two teams in Group W, India were assured of a knock-out round berth even before their opening match but the team made its mark in style with the shock win over the top-seeded Chinese team.
Sindhu, who was missing in action since October last year due to a knee injury at the French Open, led the way as she beat higher-ranked Han Yue 21-17, 21-15 in 40 minutes to give India 1-0 lead in the tie.
The 28-year-old, who won a silver in the 2016 Olympics followed by a bronze in the Tokyo Games, is currently ranked 11th while Yue is world number eight.
The pair of Tanisha Castro and Ashwini Ponappa then lost to Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning 19-21 16-21, followed by Ashmita Chaliha's 13-21 15-21 loss to world number nine Wang Zhi Yi as India trailed 1-2 after three matches.
India were on level terms when Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand beat the Chinese duo of Li Yi Jing and Luo Xu Min 10-21 21-18 21-17 in one hour and nine minutes in the women's doubles.
In the deciding match, Anmol Kharb punched way above her weight as the 472nd-ranked Indian emerged 22-20 14-21 21-18 winner over world number 149 Wu Luo Yu in a gruelling one hour and 17 minute contest to give India a memorable win.
The Indian men's team, which lifted the Thomas Cup in 2022 and secured a first-ever silver medal at last year's Asian Games, will be up against Hong Kong in a Group A league match on Wednesday.

In her quest to rediscover form, PV Sindhu parted ways with Korean coach Park Tae-sang and has since collaborated with various experts, including India's badminton legend Prakash Padukone.

PV Sindhu eyes Paris Olympics Gold with renewed strategy and mindset

After a hiatus due to injury, PV Sindhu will return to action at the Badminton Asia Team championships in Malaysia next week.

#PVSindhu #Paris2024

<h2>In her quest to rediscover form, PV Sindhu parted ways with Korean coach Park Tae-sang and has since collaborated with various experts, including India's badminton legend Prakash Padukone.</h2>

After a hiatus due to injury, PV Sindhu, the illustrious two-time Olympic medalist, is gearing up for a formidable challenge on her path to the Paris Olympics. Acknowledging the hurdles ahead, Sindhu emphasizes the need for a strategic and intelligent approach to clinch the much-desired gold medal in Paris. The former world champion has faced a series of setbacks, including injuries and a dip in form, which have tested her resilience over the last year and a half.
Sindhu's journey has been marked by significant milestones and challenges alike. The athlete suffered a stress fracture in her left ankle during the 2022 Commonwealth Games campaign, followed by another injury to her left knee at the French Open, sidelining her for three months. Despite these obstacles, Sindhu remains determined, drawing on her extensive experience and the lessons learned from past Olympic Games in 2016 and 2020.
"I would say, this Olympics is going to be a different experience because the 2016 and 2020 Olympics were very different. Paris will be more challenging but at the same time, I have much more experience and I will have to be much smarter this time," she said during an interaction with PTI at the Great Place To Work's FOR ALL summit in Mumbai,
Sindhu also shared her insights into the competitive landscape of women's badminton, stating, "In women's circuit, players in the top 10-15 are tough. It is important to be focused and have a strategy so that you can switch to plan B if plan A doesn't work. It is important to stay calm as sometimes you can go blank. It is important to have a strong mindset."
In her quest to rediscover her form, Sindhu has made significant changes to her coaching and support team. She parted ways with Korean coach Park Tae-sang and has since collaborated with various experts, including India's badminton legend Prakash Padukone. Under the guidance of Indonesia's Agus Santoso at the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy, Sindhu is focusing on all aspects of her game, from physical conditioning to technical skills.
"I have a new trainer, physio, nutritionist, coach, and mentor, so everything is very new, and I am happy how they have been supporting me and are helping me from where I am and where I should be in the next couple of months," said Sindhu, who will return to action at the Badminton Asia Team championships in Malaysia from February 13 to 18.
"I am very fortunate to work with Prakash sir because he is such a legend and him being a mentor helps. His training methods and ideas are helping me. As for Agus, I knew him for a long time when he was training our men's players. We will have to see how I do, it has been just a month. So things will be good moving forward. I am back to my full fitness and I am looking forward to Asia team championships," she added.
Asked if the focus is on fine-tuning strokes and strategising against the top players, Sindhu said: "Definitely yes. After the injury, it is important to focus on physical, mental, and technique, where we focus on a lot of skills. We have been working on every aspect at the moment.
Reflecting on the lows of her career, Sindhu shared poignant memories of overcoming injuries and the emotional rollercoaster of her Olympic experiences.&nbsp;
"In 2015, I had a stress fracture injury. I had pain and I played with pain for six months." "I had just 6-7 months to come back and qualify for Rio Olympics. There were many doubts if I could do it or not. I trusted myself and went with the flow and got a silver in 2016.
"After 4 years, there was Tokyo, but due to Covid, it was postponed. There were expectations and I couldn't go to the finals. I was upset and sad and my coach told me that there is a lot of difference between a bronze and fourth position and that completely changed my mind.
"I had mixed reactions after the semifinal loss. I had tears in my eyes and I didn't know should I be happy or sad that I missed out of a final. The next day I was at the podium, winning the bronze, so it was harder."
"In 2016, the medal was confirmed after I reached finals but in Tokyo, I didn't know if I would win one. It was a hard-earned medal," she concluded.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/virat-kohli-s-absence-a-major-loss-for-world-cricket-nasser-hussain-1707397651671">Virat Kohli's absence a major loss for world cricket: Nasser Hussain</a>
(With PTI inputs)

Taking to Instagram Stories, PV Sindhu wrote, ‘What a movieee. Hrithik and Deepika, just uff, Anil sir, simply timeless.’

PV Sindhu reviews Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone starrer ‘Fighter’: ‘What a movieee’

Taking to Instagram Stories, PV Sindhu wrote, &lsquo;What a movieee. Hrithik and Deepika, just uff, Anil sir, simply timeless.&rsquo;

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has joined the ranks of those who thoroughly enjoyed filmmaker Siddharth Anand's recent movie, &lsquo;Fighter.&rsquo; She expressed her thoughts on the film through her social media platform. In her post, she expressed her admiration for Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone and referred to actor Anil Kapoor as &lsquo;timeless&rsquo;.
Taking to Instagram Stories, PV Sindhu wrote, &lsquo;What a movieee. Hrithik and Deepika, just uff, Anil sir, simply timeless.&rsquo;
Deepika, who portrays the character of Minal Rathore in the movie, re-shared PV Sindhu's post and conveyed her love and appreciation.
Numerous celebrities have applauded the film for its compelling and robust content. Anil Kapoor also plays a significant role in the movie.
<h3>Fighter Box Office collection</h3>
&lsquo;Fighter,&rsquo; which was released on January 25, made an impressive start at the box office but experienced a decline in collections on its first Monday. The film garnered Rs 8 crore on its fifth day in theatres, accumulating a total domestic collection of Rs 126.50 crore.
<h3>Hrithik&rsquo;s recent interview</h3>
In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, Hrithik Roshan shared that he places significant value on box office collections as a form of validation. He stated, &lsquo;The biggest validation comes from the numbers, box office. That is something I have been a little shy to say in the past but that&rsquo;s the truth. The biggest validation is box office numbers especially when you are making a film that is aimed at entertaining the audience that gets in the numbers. That&rsquo;s one.&rsquo;
<h3>Other cast members</h3>
&lsquo;Fighter&rsquo; also stars Karan Singh Grover and Akshay Oberoi in pivotal roles. The film is billed as a tribute to the valour, sacrifice and patriotism of the Indian armed forces.
Produced by Viacom18 Studios in collaboration with Marflix Pictures, the film marks Hrithik and Deepika's first-ever on-screen collaboration.
Also Watch | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-s-comforts-emotional-fan-at-dunki-special-meet-viral-video-wins-hearts-1706595402729">Shah Rukh Khan comforts emotional fan at 'Dunki' special meet, viral video wins hearts</a> &nbsp;

2-time Olympic champion returned home without a singles medal at Asian Games 2023 as she bowed out after losing 16-21, 12-21 to He Bingjiao in the quarterfinals.

Asian Games 2023: heartbreak for PV Sindhu, shuttler knocked out in quarterfinals

Day 12 of Asian Games 2023 began on a sad note for India as one of the medal contenders PV Sindhu bowed out after losing 16-21, 12-21 to He Bingjiao in the quarterfinals

2-time Olympic champion returned home without a singles medal at Asian Games 2023 as she bowed out after losing 16-21, 12-21 to He Bingjiao in the quarterfinals.

Day 12 of Asian Games 2023 began on a sad note for India as one of the medal contenders PV Sindhu had a heartbreak.
2-time Olympic champion returned home without a singles medal at Asian Games 2023 as she bowed out after losing 16-21, 12-21 to He Bingjiao in the quarterfinals.
With that, Indian women's singles challenge at Asiad 2023 came to an end.
Before this match, Sindhu had beaten He Bingjiao in her last 4 out of 5 matches against the Chinese.
However, she looked far from her best on Thursday, like she has for most part of 2023, and lost in straight games.

Former world champion Sindhu won the round of 16 match against Putri Kusuma Wardani 21-16, 21-16

PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy sail into quarterfinals; India suffer setback in doubles | Asian Games 2023

Two-time Olympic medallist Indian shuttler PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy sailed into the quarterfinals of the women's and men's singles badminton respectively with straight game wins at the Asian Games 2023 on Wednesday.

Former world champion Sindhu won the round of 16 match against Putri Kusuma Wardani 21-16, 21-16

Two-time Olympic medallist Indian shuttler PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy sailed into the quarterfinals of the women's and men's singles badminton respectively with straight game wins at the Asian Games 2023 on Wednesday.
Former world champion Sindhu won the round of 16 match against Putri Kusuma Wardani 21-16, 21-16, sealing it in her favour without breaking a sweat against the Indonesian.
Sindhu will line up against China's He Bingjiao in the quarterfinals, and will fancy her chances against the Chinese having denied her a medal at the Tokyo Olympics two years ago.
Bingjiao won 21-10 21-4 against Rasila Maharjan of Nepal.
Prannoy also booked his spot in the quarterfinals as he beat Kazakhstan's Dmitriy Panarin 21-12 21-13.
Sindhu was excellent in rallies and dictated terms to her opponent from the get-go, and so was Prannoy, India's best singles player at the moment who, unfortunately, could not feature in the team event final against China owing to an injury.
However, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand were knocked out in the round of 16 by Korean pair of Kim Soyeong and Kong Heeyong. The Koreans won 21-15, 18-21, 21-13.
Indian challenge in Women Doubles also came to an end as Ashwini Ponnappa &amp; Tanisha Crasto went down fighting to reigning World Championships medalists Zhang Shuxian &amp; Zheng Yu 13-21, 21-23 in the 2nd round.
Earlier, India&rsquo;s Tanisha Crasto and Sai Pratheek Krishna Prasad were also bowed out in the Round of 16 after defeats to Malaysia&rsquo;s Toh Ee Wei and Chen Tang Jie.
The Malaysian duo won 21-18, 21-18.

pv sindhu

Categories