Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has chosen to withdraw from all remaining BWF World Tour 2025 badminton events. She wants to focus on fully recovering from a foot injury she sustained at the start of the European leg.
PV Sindhu suffers Foot Injury
PV Sindhu said that she made this decision after discussing it with noted sports orthopaedist Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala and her support team. “After consulting closely with my team and with the guidance of the incredible Dr Pardiwala, we felt it was best for me to withdraw from all remaining BWF Tour events in 2025,” Sindhu said.
“The foot injury I sustained before the European leg has not fully recovered, and while it is never easy to accept, injuries are an inseparable part of every athlete’s journey. They test your resilience and patience, but they also spark the fire to come back stronger,” she said.
Recovery ongoing
Sindhu mentioned that her recovery and training are already going. She feels motivated, grateful, and hungrier than ever for what lies ahead.
On the badminton court, PV Sindhu faced a tough season this year, experiencing several first and second-round exits. The 30-year-old Indian player’s best performances this season were at the India Open, the BWF World Championships, and the China Masters, where she reached the quarter-finals.
One highlight of PV Sindhu’s season was at the Indonesia Open pre-quarterfinals, where she defeated her old rival Nozomi Okuhara in a thrilling three-game match. Sindhu’s last tournament victory was at the Syed Modi International Super 300 last December.
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