“I have been playing with boys, which is helpful for me.” — P. V. Sindhu Quote

I have been playing with boys, which is helpful for me.

I am aggressive only on court.

I have worked really hard since the age of eight, so each phase of my life is equally important.

I train for six days in a week for eight to ten hours of practice per day.

There were many struggles, but my parents supported me a lot. Whenever I wanted anything, wherever I wanted to go, practice session etc., they were there for me.

Having a little boy gave me a foundation and centred my life a bit more.

If you were just to look at Lockheed Martin, you'd see a lot of women in senior roles in our company and, not only that, our customers, so I don't consider it an old boys' club.

Even as a boy, my dad always told me, 'Don't show emotion.' If I banged my cue, he would give me a row and say, 'Stop that.' Don't show any petulance. It was developed, certainly, but I think you have got to have it in you.

I am not deadpan all the time, but that is a part of my personality. I was always the sarcastic one at school and it got me in a lot of trouble, both with teachers and with boys.