Quotes from P. V. Sindhu

Every time I go on to the court, people expect me to get a medal. It is tough, and I can't win always, but I still have to go out there and give my best.

There is always scrutiny and pressure from the media. I am always told that I have to win.

My parents have been volleyball players, and my dad is an Arjuna awardee in volleyball.

Women's badminton has become so competitive.

Against each player, I will give 100 per cent. I give my best in every game.

I have worked really hard since the age of eight, so each phase of my life is equally important.

It is never the case that I will push myself more for the World Championships and play differently in a Super Series or vice-versa.

When I started, I didn't think I would become a great player. It was my passion; I had interest. My parents supported me. In that way, I continued.

I like Telugu movies, then comes Bollywood and then English movies. In Tollywood, I like Mahesh Babu and Prabhas. But no, I don't watch all their movies. I first find out if the movie is nice. If it's a flop, I don't watch it.

Playing for Hyderabad Hunters is a very good feeling.

I think the coaches have to play a big role in the players' development.

I don't fear anyone. I just concentrate on giving my best.

The year 2017 has been really good for me. Definitely, a lot of positive things to learn from.

A small cold and cough can actually stop you from going where you are.

If it makes me happy, it definitely adds to my well-being.

I prepare the same for every opponent.

There were many struggles, but my parents supported me a lot. Whenever I wanted anything, wherever I wanted to go, practice session etc., they were there for me.

I put the good playing and game first, and money, prizes are secondary.

I should not think that I have to win every match and what others will think; that will create extra pressure. I just have to give best on court.

I am really lucky that I got such good coaches and everything I wanted, right from the infrastructure to proper coaching.

Tennis, at times, I follow, but not much.

I have no tension. I only play to give my best.

Nagpur to Kanyakumari and Kashmir, future Olympic medallists can come from anywhere. It is the passion that drives you, not the city, provided you get enough facilities.

My period days didn't make me falter: they made me more determined to pursue my dreams.