Gopichand Urges Simplicity, Believes in Sindhu's Olympic Potential

India's chief national coach, Pullela Gopichand, advised shuttlers to keep preparations simple for the Paris Olympics, highlighting the potential of PV Sindhu to shine again. The team includes seven players across four categories. Gopichand emphasized the importance of good preparation and avoiding overthinking about results.

India's chief national coach, Pullela Gopichand, has advised the nation's badminton players to steer clear of excessive experimentation in their Olympic preparations. With the Paris Games on the horizon, Gopichand remains confident in PV Sindhu's ability to perform despite her recent injury struggles.

India's badminton squad will feature seven athletes, including the notable names of Sindhu, HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, and the men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. Gopichand emphasized the need for players to keep their routines simple and focus on solid preparation.

With years of experience and adequate government support, the Indian team feels well-prepared. Gopichand's strategy underscores simplicity and preparation as the keys to success in Paris, asserting that players should prioritize the process over the outcome.

(With inputs from agencies.)