Hyderabad: Indian shuttler PV Sindhu spoke to the media ahead of the start of the Hyderabad leg of the Premier Badminton League (PBL) from January 29th. When asked on her prepartions for the Olympics, the ace shuttler said that it is going well but also added that she wants to move ahead step by step as there are many tournaments before that.
"Preparation wise, everything is going well. Before the Olympics, there are a couple of tournaments and for me, it is just step by step. I want to do well and give my best," Sindhu said.
Sindhu is currently playing for the Hyderabad Hunters in the Premier Badminton League (PBL), a team which is languishing at the bottom of the table.
She said the PBL is a totally different experience and for her, winning or losing does not matter as it is all about players giving their 100 per cent.
"PBL all together is a different experience and atmosphere. It is a team event and we won some and lose some matches but I think it is very important that we give our 100 per cent and our teammates really gave their 100 per cent," Sindhu said.
"I think winning or losing is secondary, giving 100 per cent is very, very important," she added.
Meanwhile, shuttler Sikki Reddy, said that she is elated over representing Hyderabad in the competition, given she hails from the city.
"Being a Hyderabadi girl, it was my dream to play for the Hyderabad badminton team and I would like to thank the selector for keeping me a part of this team and I appeal public to watch the match and support us," she said in an event here on Tuesday.
The owner of Hyderabad Hunters, VRK Rao, was also present in the event and congratulated Sindhu for winning the Padma Bhushan.
"We congratulate PV Sindhu, who is leading our team Hyderabad Hunters in PBL, for her Padma Bhushan award. It's passionate for me to spend money on my team rather than spending it elsewhere. For Hyderabad Hunters, we are ready to bear the losses. This time we hope that our team will do well," he said.
