Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu will not participate in the National Games 2022 as she has not recovered fully from an ankle injury, but the ace shutter will be present at the opening ceremony. (More Badminton News)
PV Sindhu, two-time Olympic medallist, suffered an injury during the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham last month.
Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu will not participate in the National Games 2022 as she has not recovered fully from an ankle injury, but the ace shutter will be present at the opening ceremony. (More Badminton News)
Sindhu, who is on the path to recovery after sustaining an ankle injury during the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, is going to be in Gujarat for the opening ceremony on September 29 along with other sports stars.
Badminton action begins in Surat on October 2. 바카라It is unfortunate that I will not be competing in the Games due to my injury. Had I been fit, I would have definitely represented my state (Telangana),바카라 Sindhu said.
바카라The National Games is a great opportunity for all the athletes and everyone I have spoken to is excited about it. I am sure the badminton matches will be very exciting.바카라
Winner of silver medal in the 2016 Rio Games and bronze in Tokyo Olympics, Sindhu is the flag-bearer of Indian badminton. 바카라It is important that I take care of myself and focus on the challenges ahead in 2023 (Asian Games) and 2024 (Paris Olympics),바카라 she explained.
Sindhu's father PV Ramana, himself a volleyball international, said it was unfortunate that she could not compete in the National Games. 바카라She was very keen to compete. Unfortunately, she cannot do so as her next review with the doctors and MRI will be in the first week of October,바카라 he said.
The injury on her left ankle has been described as a stress fracture. The treatment protocol revolves around affording the ankle rest. 바카라I will be part of her rehab programme. Having been a volleyball player, I know what it is to make heavy landings. I will pass on my experience to Sindhu once she resumes training," said Ramana.
Sindhu had got injured in Birmingham. 바카라She did not talk about the injury and used conservative treatment to continue playing in the Commonwealth Games. It included icing, strapping the area on the advice of her coach, physios and doctors,바카라 said Ramana.
Sindhu could not compete in the World Championship recently as she was resting. As per her latest consultation with orthopaedic experts in Hyderabad, she has been advised to take further rest.