PV Sindhu Talks About Pink Power Run and Her Olympic Journey
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 5: Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu shared her thoughts after attending the first edition of the Pink Power Run, an event aimed at raising awareness about breast cancer. The Olympic silver medallist was present at the official announcement of the event, which is set to take place on September 29 in Hyderabad.
“I am very happy to be here…it is going to happen on September 29th…this Pink Power Run will create a lot of awareness regarding breast cancer in people…” Sindhu said.
PV Sindhu, who won a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and a bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, recently faced a challenging time at the Paris Olympics 2024. She was one of India’s top medal prospects but was defeated in the women’s singles Round of 16 by sixth-seeded Chinese shuttler He Bing Jiao, with scores of 19-21, 14-21. This marked the first time Sindhu did not win an Olympic medal.
After her loss, Sindhu took to social media to express her feelings. She mentioned that her journey to the Paris Olympics was marked by injuries and time away from the game. Despite the challenges, she felt blessed to represent her country.
“Paris 2024: A Beautiful Journey but a difficult loss. This loss is one of the hardest of my career. It will take time to accept, but as life moves forward, I know I will come to terms with it. The journey to Paris 2024 was a battle, marked by two years of injuries and long periods away from the game. Despite these challenges, standing here and representing my wonderful country at a third Olympics makes me feel truly blessed,” Sindhu said.
Sindhu also expressed her gratitude for the support she received and revealed her future plans. She intends to continue competing after a short break to recover both physically and mentally.
“I am incredibly fortunate to compete at this level and, even more importantly, to inspire a generation. Your messages have been a tremendous source of comfort during this time. My team and I gave everything we had for Paris 2024, leaving it all on the court with no regrets. Regarding my future, I want to be clear: I will continue, albeit after a small break. My body, and more importantly, my mind need it. However, I plan to carefully evaluate the journey ahead, finding more joy in playing the sport I love so very much,” she added.
Doubts Revealed
PV Sindhu -: PV Sindhu is a famous Indian badminton player who has won many medals for India in international competitions.
Pink Power Run -: The Pink Power Run is an event organized to raise awareness about breast cancer, encouraging people to support those affected by the disease.
breast cancer -: Breast cancer is a type of illness where cells in the breast grow uncontrollably. It is important to detect it early for better treatment.
Paris Olympics 2024 -: The Paris Olympics 2024 is an upcoming international sports event where athletes from around the world will compete in various sports, held in Paris, France.
medal -: A medal is a special award given to athletes who perform very well in sports competitions. It can be gold, silver, or bronze.
injuries -: Injuries are physical harm or damage to the body, which can happen to athletes during training or competitions.
represent India -: To represent India means to participate in international events as a player from India, showing the country’s talent and spirit.
