Quotes from P. V. Sindhu

You can't compare one tournament with another.

I consider the All England as like any normal super series tournament.

Previously, people were like, 'She might win the tournament,' but now it's like, 'She should win the tournament.'

Every tournament is important for me.

Winning a tournament at the end of the year boosts your confidence a lot.

Some tournaments maybe are important for others, while some are important for me.

While there are many good courts in the country, we need to have good coaches for more players to come up. Not everyone can go to Gopichand Academy, and everyone cannot afford international tournaments.

It is very important to be confident and strong even if you lose, because you know there are tournaments coming up next, and you have to be prepared for it.

I went to school like any other regular student till Class VIII, and my favourite subject was math. From Class IX, things got a little difficult to manage. I was inclined towards studies, but then I also had to give time to badminton.

I would love to act in a film if it is based on my life. But then it all depends on who is making it and how much time it would require for me to shoot.

I think judging a shuttle is different everywhere, so there is a drift, but you have to be used to it. We can't complain, as I think it is same for all.

Life has changed after Rio. Winning a silver medal was a huge moment for me. It has come with a lot of responsibilities.

I was lucky to get good coaches and infrastructure that I needed. To become a champion, it is not just a few months' practice: it takes years to make a champion.

Injuries are part of life. We can't decide on that.

Be it 'Mary Kom,' 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag,' or 'Dangal,' each one was inspiring in its own way. But my favourite is 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.'

I train for six days in a week for eight to ten hours of practice per day.

I was 18 when I was presented with the Arjuna Award. To say it feels really good would be an understatement. But I don't know how else to convey the feeling. I am grateful for having received this prestigious award at such a young age.

In my early years, I would travel 56 km. from home to the training institute and back every single day.

Most of the times, when I actually have rest time, I am travelling.

Hard work is the key for success.

Since I'm the youngest in the family, I sulk when my parents deny me something, although I come around when they explain why it was denied.

Your dreams are what define your individuality. They have the power to give you wings and make you fly high.

There will be many obstacles in the pursuit of your dreams. I had long hours of training, balancing studies and badminton.

When you are injured, you need to strengthen yourself very well to make a comeback very confidently.