With two Olympic medals and multiple world championship medals, Sindhu will always be one of India’s most decorated athletes.
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Moneycontrol10-01-2026, 08:12

PV Sindhu's Malaysia Open Semifinal: A Resurgent Hope for Indian Badminton

  • PV Sindhu reached the semifinals of the Malaysia Open Super 1000, aiming for her first Super 1000 final in a long time.
  • Despite Akane Yamaguchi's injury-forced retirement in the quarter-final, Sindhu's performance was strong, highlighting her potential for a career resurgence.
  • With two Olympic and multiple World Championship medals, Sindhu is highly decorated but has faced injury setbacks, preventing her from dominating the women's game.
  • The article suggests Sindhu, currently world number 18, still has strong years ahead and can challenge top players like Akane Yamaguchi and Chen Yu Fei.
  • Her recent form, including a strong showing against Tomko Miyazaki and renewed self-belief, indicates she might be finding her rhythm for a consistent year.

Why It Matters: PV Sindhu's Malaysia Open semifinal signals a potential comeback, reigniting hopes for her dominance in badminton.

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