I RETIRE: India’s badminton star Sindhu gives fans a ‘heart attack’
new delhi — Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on Monday gave a “mini heart attack” to sports fraternity with a social media post where she said: “I RETIRE”.
In a lengthy post on her official Twitter handle, Sindhu said that the Denmark Open was the final straw and she has decided to bid adieu to the game. “Denmark Open was the final straw. I RETIRE,” the Rio Olympics silver medallist said.
“I have been thinking about coming clean with my feelings for a while now. I admit I have been struggling to deal with it. It just feels so wrong, you know. That’s why I’m writing today to tell you that I’m done. It’s understandable if you’re shocked or confused but by the time you finish reading this you would have learnt about my point of view, and hopefully, will support it too,” she added.
However, what she was actually talking was about the negativity which has spread amid the Covid-19 pandemic which has
claimed lakhs of lives across the world.Admitting that she might have given her fans a “mini-heart attack”, Sindhu stated that she did so as to catch the attention of people in these unfrequented times. However, she also made it clear that she will be participating in the upcoming Asia Open.
“I may have given you guys a mini-heart attack; the unfrequented times require unprecedented
measures. I guess, I need to get you guys to sit and take notice.
“Yes, Denmark Open didn’t happen but that won’t stop me from training. When life comes at you, one must come back twice as hard. So will I for the Asia Open. I refuse to give up without putting a solid fight. I refuse to give up without conquering this fear. And will carry on doing so till we have a safer world,” she added. —