Newly-appointed junior world No. 1, Tasneem Mir is aware of she is going to face defeat within the senior circuit, which is fraught with challenges, as she is decided to realize her long-term objective of representing India on the Olympics.
On Wednesday, a 16-year-old girl from Gujarat grew to become the primary Indian to realize the highest rank within the Under-19 ladies’ singles.
“It is a big confidence booster for me. Just like I became the world number one in Under-19s, I want to continue that performance in seniors as well,” mentioned Tasneem, who’s at the moment ranked 602 in seniors mentioned at a digital press-conference organized by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Sunday.
“My long-term objective is to enhance my rating amongst seniors as nicely, in order that I can take part within the Olympics and characterize India. So my principal purpose is to play as many senior tournaments as attainable and do nicely in them in order that my rating can enhance.
Tasneem’s rise to the highest within the junior circuit has raised hopes that India might lastly discover a successor to the likes of Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu.
“There is numerous competitors on the Indian stage. In India Open we’ve seen Malvika (Bansod) and Ashmita (Chaliha), Akarshi (Kashyap), they’re doing nicely.
He mentioned, ‘I really feel the strain and duty that the entire nation has excessive expectations from me. Of course I’ll attempt to enhance myself and dwell as much as the expectations.
Korea’s An Seong has emerged as some of the sensational abilities within the senior circuit over time. Asked if she want to make an analogous debut just like the 19-year-old Korean, Tasneem mentioned: “A Seyong performance is unbelievable and it’s going to be hard to emulate and I want to perform like her, but it will be take time.”
Tasneem has solely been sensational final 12 months as she clinched titles in three junior worldwide tournaments and jumped three locations to high the junior world rankings. However, he says he must be taught to take care of setbacks as soon as he graduates within the senior circuit.
“When I lost the match, I used to think that I would not be able to do this. If I had given up, I would not have reached this point,” she mentioned.
“I do not prefer to lose. In the final 2-3 years I’ve been successful and I’m doing nicely however as quickly as I step into the seniors circuit, I’m going through losses. So I believe it’s It may be very tough.So I used to think about giving up earlier however then I believe I’ll enhance extra from these failures.
Talking about her coaching, Tasneem mentioned: “I left coaching underneath my father six years in the past. For two years, I used to be on the Gopichand Academy after which moved to Assam, the place I’ve been coaching underneath Edwin Iriyawan for the previous 4 years.
“My coach has coached Saina and Sindhu, they’re very skilled. So his coaching regime has helped me quite a bit. I’ve grown as a participant, I’ve improved my power.
“There are numerous male gamers on the market, so I may prepare in opposition to them. It has been a very good coaching stint in Assam.”
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
