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Sindhu reveals sports-science teamwork behind improved 2026 consistency

Sindhu reveals sports-science teamwork behind improved 2026 consistency
‘Discussed with coaches to improve on things’: Sindhu reveals work behind her 2026 consistency · thehansindia.com

PV Sindhu is a famous badminton player who has been playing really well in 2026.

She says a big reason for this is her team of helpers who work behind the scenes.

Doctors, trainers and fitness coaches study her body very carefully.

They use special machines to see how tired she is.

This helps them decide when she should practise hard and when she should rest.

Sindhu says getting the right rest at the right time helps her play her best.

She also says women's badminton has changed and now has longer rallies that need a lot of patience.

Sindhu is preparing for the World Championships that will be held in New Delhi.

She thinks a new rule of 15 points instead of 21 will make starting fast very important.

Key facts

Player
PV Sindhu
Event
World Championships
Venue
Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi
Year
2026
Support Team
Sports science, strength and conditioning, physiotherapy
Scoring Format Discussed
Proposed 15-point format (currently 21 points)
Key Theme
Consistency through fatigue monitoring and recovery

Quotes

PV Sindhu

Indian badminton champion and World Championship contender

“"Because sometimes your body might not cooperate when you’re playing, and you have to make sure you get that rest. So, we need to take those decisions very carefully to make sure that you’re at your 100% peak at the right time."”
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“"I’ve had the sports science, the physio and the trainer. We all came together. We sat down and noted down what is required and what is needed. We discussed it with the coach and had to improve on those things."”
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