Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Virat Kohli's Advice Revives PV Sindhu's Badminton Career
PV Sindhu, a top badminton player from India, was going through a tough time.
She hadn't won a big title in over two years and was feeling down.
She talked to Virat Kohli, a famous cricket player, who gave her some good advice.
He told her to focus on enjoying the game rather than just winning.
This helped Sindhu a lot.
She started feeling better and played really well.
She won the Japan Open, which was a big deal because she is the oldest woman to win that title.
It was a happy moment for her and showed that talking to someone who understands can make a big difference.
PV Sindhu credited a conversation with Virat Kohli for helping her overcome a two-year title drought.
Kohli advised her to focus on enjoying badminton rather than chasing trophies.
Sindhu won the Japan Open, her first major title in over two years.
She became the oldest woman to win a BWF Super 750 title at 31.
The victory ended a significant title drought and marked a personal comeback.
- Who
- PV Sindhu and Virat Kohli
- What
- A conversation that helped Sindhu revive her badminton career and win the Japan Open
- When
- Recent, after a two-year title drought
- Where
- Bengaluru and Japan Open
- Why
- To overcome self-doubt and rediscover the joy of playing badminton
Focus on Joy Over Trophies
Pressure to Win Titles
Mindset Shift
Focus on Joy Over Trophies
Virat Kohli advised PV Sindhu to focus on rediscovering the joy of playing badminton rather than chasing trophies.
Pressure to Win Titles
Sindhu initially felt the pressure to win titles and struggled with self-doubt during her two-year title drought.
- Athletes Involved
- PV Sindhu, Virat Kohli
- Event
- Japan Open
- Significance
- First major title in over two years
- Age
- 31
- Opponent
- Akane Yamaguchi
- Score
- 21-17, 21-17
- Title Drought Duration
- Over two years
- Injury
- Stress fracture