Struck by an ankle sprain prior to the Commonwealth Games 2018, Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu hopes to regain peak fitness before the start of individual events and assured India will return with multiple medals.
Sindhu had suffered a sprain on her right ankle while practicing at the Gopichand Academy on Tuesday but scans showed no injury to the bone or ligament, much to the relief of Indian contingent and fans.
“Preparation wise, everything has been going on well for me. Of course, unfortunately, I sprained my ankle a bit but I think I should be fine by the time the Games starts, I hope I will be completely fit by then,” the 22-year-old Indian said.
Four years ago, Sindhu had hoped of retaining the women's singles Gold that Saina Nehwal won for India for the first time in the Delhi edition.
However, the yellow metal eluded her and she settled for a bronze after losing in the semifinals to Canada's Michelle li.
A lot has changed since then and Sindhu is currently India's top shuttler and a prime contender for the gold medal at CWG, given the field which is nothing compared to the Super Series tournaments that she plays throughout the year.
"last time, I had a Bronze and this time I want to do well and give my best. I can't tell a particular number but definitely we will get a lot of medals this time," she said. At Glasgow CWG, Sindhu had entered the tournament as an 18-year-old who had become the first Indian woman to win a medal at the World Championships. Though she settled for Bronze in the event, she went on to add another bronze at the 2014 Copenhagen World Championship.
Being the top sportsperson from the country, Sindhu is aware that expectations will be at an all-time high at Gold Coast but the shuttler just wants to stay fit and give her best.
“The responsibilities are high, everyone wants me to win and I have to give my best and play my game and automatically you will do well,” was her brief answer to her prospect at CWG.