Lot more to achieve, 2020 Tokyo Olympic gold my ultimate aim

NEWDELHI: Arriving to attend the 16th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, PV Sindhu was stopped for selfies and autographs at every step. That is how recognisable the ace Indian badminton player has become following her Rio Olympics silver medal.

From the current focus on her to the rivalry with Saina Nehwal, the world No 3 discussed a variety of issues in this chat.

Excerpts: matches and the mistakes. I tell myself this is not the end, there are many tournaments. Reaching the final is still a big thing and I motivate myself, take positives from that. I try to learn from them, practice so that I don’t repeat the errors. I don’t keep thinking why I lost. If you do, you’ll lose all the time. Forget and focus on the next match.

When you tend to make mistakes, look back and you’ll know your mistakes. I learn from them, practice and try not to do them again because you are always playing the same players.

They watch your matches like I do and we know each others’ game. Those slight changes (in my game) can also bring in big results. very aggressive (on court) but immediately after the match we gel very well.

It is the same. (But) there is a rivalry which is because both of us are Indians. She has done very well and has been an inspiration for a lot of youngsters. But it is good for badminton and I appreciate it.

After Rio Olympics, it completely changed, the responsibilities are high. I cannot go to public places and walk around.

But I am enjoying the limelight. It is not a burden. Once you are there, you have to enjoy it, which I am.