Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu withdrew from the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals as she is but to totally get better from a stress fracture in her left ankle.
Sindhu, the champion of the 2018 version, had injured herself en path to successful the title on the Commonwealth Games in August. The BWF World Tour Finals is scheduled to happen in Guangzhou, China from 14 December.
“His physician has suggested him to take some extra day off in order that he recovers fully earlier than the brand new season. They have mentioned the professionals and cons, however have taken this resolution retaining in thoughts the restrictions and the brand new season in Guangzhou.
“She has began coaching a number of weeks in the past and might be totally match by January. Therefore, all these causes, he despatched a mail to BAI informing about his resolution.
“She will need to be at her best next year which will have the Asian Games and also the 2024 Paris Olympics qualification, playing around 22 tournaments will be tough, so she is taking extra care.”
Sindhu’s withdrawal means HS Prannoy will proceed to be India’s sole consultant within the prestigious match.
While Prannoy is third within the Race to Guangzhou rankings, Kidambi Srikanth additionally has an opportunity if he does nicely within the Australian Open Super 300, beginning in Sydney on Tuesday. Lakshya Sen had additionally pulled out of the Australia match attributable to a throat an infection. COVID-19 instances are on the rise in Guangzhou, forcing the authorities to impose strict restrictions.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
