Punjab Newsline : Sports
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has credited her improved consistency in 2026 not just to her performances on court, but also to the meticulous preparation taking place behind the scenes. Ahead of the World Championships in New Delhi, Sindhu revealed that her sports science, physiotherapy and strength and conditioning teams have worked together to improve her fitness and overall performance.
According to Sindhu, understanding her body’s requirements has become increasingly important after spending many years competing at the highest level. Her team has therefore focused on identifying when her training workload can be increased and when recovery should take priority.
Sindhu said her support team sat together to identify areas that required improvement and then discussed the necessary changes with her coach. She believes this combined approach has played a major role in bringing greater consistency to her game.
The Indian star stressed that fans only see a player’s performance during a match, while much of the important work happens away from competition. Monitoring fitness, recovery and fatigue is essential because excessive physical fatigue can affect performance and also increase the risk of injury.
Sindhu also explained how modern sports-science technology has strengthened her preparation. Various tools are used to monitor her strength and fatigue levels, helping her team decide how much training she should undertake on a particular day and what type of workout would be most effective.
The 2016 Olympic silver medallist said she can clearly see the impact of these changes in her movement and overall game. She added that she has been feeling physically good and is pleased that her preparation is progressing in the right direction.
Women’s Singles Has Changed Significantly
Sindhu also discussed the evolution of women’s singles badminton during her career. She said the game was previously more attacking and faster-paced, while modern badminton increasingly demands longer rallies and more time on court. As a result, patience and physical fitness have become even more important for players.
She pointed out that shuttle drift and court conditions do not always work in a player’s favour. In such situations, experience becomes crucial in making quick adjustments and finding a way to control the conditions.
Sindhu also believes the proposed 15-point scoring format could bring another major change to the sport. With fewer points available in a match, players will need to remain alert from the very beginning and react quickly to every point.
She said changes are a natural part of sport and Indian players will also have to adapt quickly to new rules and scoring systems as badminton continues to evolve.
