After three attempts and 13 years of hard work, PV Sindhu tasted singles gold in the Commonwealth Games. Commonwealth Games 2022 News – Times of India

Birmingham: Glasgow 2014 Bronze, Gold Coast 2018 Silver and Birmingham 2022 Gold, PV Sindhu She’s finally got what she’s longing for Commonwealth Games,
But the yellow metal has not been easy for Sindhu. It took him three attempts, 13 years of hard work and many sacrifices to claim the top prize in the multi-sport event.
Sindhu had won a gold medal in the mixed team event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games but has not been able to play in singles since her debut at the Games.

But on Monday, world No. 7 performed in front of a packed crowd at the NEC arena to fulfill her long-cherished dream by beating Canada’s 13th-ranked Michelle Lee 21-15, 21-13.
“I have been waiting for this (gold) for a long time. Of course I am very happy.” I have finally done it. From day one it was important to keep my pace high and be confident that I can do it.”
“We’ve waited four years now and we’re finally here. The Commonwealth Games was really good for me, it was a good tournament.”
Contrary to the final score, Sindhu said that overcoming Lee was not an easy task.

“It was very important to be very focused and in rhythm. We know each other’s game. There are no easy points, so even though I was leading, I made sure I was very focused. ”
The double Olympic medalist said she would take a short break to re-energize herself before her next goal – the World Championships – in Tokyo from August 21 to 28.
“I have the World Championships soon, so I am hoping for the best out there. I need to enjoy the moment, take a break and come back strong again,” Sindhu said.
Sindhu said that she cannot wait to return home and celebrate her success with her parents.
“Of course I’m going to celebrate. We’ll just go out as a team or something like that. I’ll go back to India and celebrate with my family members.
“Soon we’re going to go back home and I’m going to celebrate with my parents. They’ve really supported me and they’re watching the matches. It would really mean that the world would meet them, it’s their tough time.” There’s work and dedication too,” she said.
Lakshya Sen, who won the men’s singles gold, has rated a Commonwealth Games medalist as one of the “top players” in his short international career so far.
“Each of them has its own importance, but this is one of the top ones,” said Sen, who won a bronze medal at the World Championships and a gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games.
Sen threw his racket into the crowd after claiming the gold and he said it was just an immediate reaction.
“I really didn’t plan it well, everything was coming to me, I just did.”
The 20-year-old shuttler from Almora lost the first game against Malaysia before perfecting his act to emerge victorious 19-21, 21-9, 21-16. ng tze young,
“The length in the first game was not very good. In the second game I got good length and I tried to play more freely. It worked. The third game was all about being nervous and maintaining a three-point lead. Sen said.
“He (Young) won the first set and he had an advantage or a luxury to not play the second set and focus on the third game if he was not doing so well.
“I just focused on getting the lead and keeping the lead. When I got this I thought, ‘Now I don’t have to give him any easy points’, and as the lead increased he dropped points and that helped me a lot. Got confident,” he said.
“The first five, six points were very important. Then he gave up, he was trying to save his energy for the third game because I don’t think he could see a light at the end of the tunnel for the second set. Then He came back very motivated for the third set.”