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Sindhu credits Kohli call for Japan Open comeback
India Today··21 Jul
PV Sindhu said a conversation with Virat Kohli during a career low helped her rediscover joy in badminton before winning the Japan Open Super 750 in Tokyo. Sindhu reached out to Kohli when injuries piled up and results were not coming. She beat Akane Yamaguchi for her maiden Super 750 title ending a two-year drought.
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What It Means For You
- Sindhu's comeback signals renewed Indian badminton competitiveness internationally.
- Mental health and joy-focused training approaches gain visibility in elite sports.
- Japan Open victory boosts India's profile ahead of upcoming badminton tournaments.
What's Happening
- Sindhu won the Japan Open Super 750 beating Akane Yamaguchi.
- She credited a conversation with Virat Kohli for her mindset shift.
- The title ended a drought of more than two years.
Comeback Journey Context
- A toe ligament injury forced a three-month competitive break.
- Sindhu trained at Atlanta's Exos facility for rehab and strengthening.
- She became the oldest woman to win a BWF Super 750 title at 31.
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