PV Sindhu shares her motivational journey

Hyderabad: Olympic silver medalist P V Sindhu was given a grand welcome by Oakridgers at the OakMUN 2017, which commenced on Sunday at HICC, Novotel, Hyderabad. She interacted with the students and shared her motivational story. The event OakMUN, organised by Oakridge International School, is a platform where students of different schools participate in debating, discussing and evaluating world issues.

Speaking on the occasion Sindhu advised the participants to set their goals, work hard, be focused and dedicated towards the goals, be undeterred by setbacks. She said, apart from studies, sports are a good way to be healthy and feel refreshed.
Sharing her journey, PV Sindhu says, “My journey was tough and involved lot of hard work.

We used to stay at Secunderabad and the training academy was at Gachibowli, for 6 to 7 years life was extremely tough as I had to commute 56 kms, every day morning and evening, to keep abreast with the schedules.

This went on till we shifted nearby to the academy. During this phase and even later, I never thought I will reach here, but went on working towards what I aspired for. As my parents were particular about my education too, I had to concentrate on both simultaneously and here I am today, doing my MBA second year.”

“My parents supported and encouraged me all through and that made my journey easier. They both were sportspersons, volleyball players and employed with Railways.

They being sportspersons helped me tremendously, as they could relate the ups and downs of a sportsperson and consoled and comforted me when I was on a low and lifted my spirit. They sacrificed a lot for me to reach this stage.

In fact my mom gave up her career to take care of me. They never forced me to opt for volleyball, since they were from that sport, instead they supported my decision to play badminton, never interfered in my chosen path and left it to me.

They instead were happy that this was an individual sport and not a team sport, where my efforts would reflect on the outcomes. My parents inculcated in me the habit of always being grounded.

These values made me realise that a Silver medal at Olympics is just a beginning and also that every day is a new beginning, therefore we need to set new goals and work studiously towards achieving them” she adds.

She said, as you grow in stature the responsibility also grows, the expectations grow. Every time Sindhu goes to a tournament, the expectation is that she wins. But it doesn't happen that way. Therefore I believe in giving my best shot and leave it there.