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File image of Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu. (Express Photo by Praveen Khanna)
Two-time Olympic medal-winning shuttler PV Sindhu has announced her decision to withdraw from all remaining BWF Tour 2025 events. The decision comes after extensive consultations with her support team and renowned sports medicine expert Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, following a thorough evaluation of her recovery and rehabilitation progress.
“After consulting closely with my team and with the guidance of the incredible Dr. Pardiwala, we felt it was best for me to withdraw from all remaining BWF Tour events in 2025. The foot injury I sustained before the European leg has not fully recovered, and while it is never easy to accept, injuries are an inseparable part of every athlete’s journey. They test your resilience and patience, but they also spark the fire to come back stronger,” Sindhu wrote in a social media post. “Recovery and training are already in motion. Under the constant care of Dr Wayne Lombard, the support of Nisha Rawat and Chetna, and the guidance of my coach Irwansyah, I am surrounded by a team that gives me strength every single day. Their belief in me fuels my own, and I feel motivated, grateful, and hungrier than ever for what lies ahead. Thank you all for your endless love and support, it truly means more than words can express The journey continues soon.”
Sindhu sustained a foot injury ahead of the European leg of the season, which, despite significant improvement, continues to require careful management to ensure long-term fitness and performance. With the guidance of her medical and performance teams, it was collectively agreed that prioritizing complete recovery over short-term competition is the best way forward.
While stepping away from the remainder of the 2025 calendar was not an easy choice, Sindhu has already begun a structured rehabilitation and training programme under close supervision. Her regimen focuses on physical conditioning, recovery protocols, and gradual reintroduction to on-court training, with the singular aim of returning to peak performance.
In a press statement, Sindhu shared that she is eagerly looking forward to stepping back on the court around January 2026, channeling all her focus into recovery and preparation for the next phase of her career.
Her team emphasized that this break, while temporary, will only strengthen her resolve and readiness for future challenges, including key tournaments in the lead-up to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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