PV Sindhu sees new wave in Indian badminton: ‘Now we have these girls’

PV Sindhu expressed satisfaction with the emergence of young Indian women shuttlers who are making significant progress on the international circuit. Speaking during a virtual media interaction, Sindhu praised players like Tanvi Sharma, Anmol Kharb, Unnati Hooda, Devika Sihag, and Ashmita Chaliha for bridging the generation gap and consistently delivering notable performances in international tournaments.

Alongside the rise of India's younger players, 31-year-old Sindhu returned to World No. 6 after claiming the HYLO Open title with a 21-12, 21-14 win over Denmark's Line Højmark Kjærsfeldt. Sindhu emphasized the importance of selective scheduling, recovery, and tactical patience, noting that she has also qualified for the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals.