New Delhi: PV Sindhu created history as she became first Indian to win BWF World Championships gold. Now, upon her arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here, the 24-year-old said she will 'definitely work hard and bring many more medals for the country'.
'It is a much-waited win. I missed it two times in 2017 and 2018. Finally, I did it and really happy. This win will give me confidence," she added.
Sindhu, who is also an Olympic silver medallist, gave credit to her coaches Kim Ji Huyn and India's national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand for her achievement.
"I would like to thank my coaches Gopi sir and Kim. I think they really put a lot of efforts and done a few changes. I think it is really good support I am getting from the SAI and as well as BAI because you know they have been really supportive and also the government of India supporting me." she further added.
When asked about India's new woman coach's role in her win she said, "As you know I have been training under her (Kim) for a couple of months now. Every coach has a different mindset. So, I think she made some changes to my game and it worked out really well."
On being asked about which is more special to her between Rio Olympic silver medal and gold at the Worlds she said, "I know a lot of people will ask me about it. But each tournament is a different experience, a wonderful experience I may say."
The Hyderabad girl defeated Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in a lopsided final in Basel to claim her maiden World Championships title in three attempts on Sunday.
Beating Okuhara she took sweet revenge as the Japanese got better of her in the final in 2017 World Championships.
In 2018, Sindhu succumbed to Spain's gutsy Carolina Marin in the final.
What is her next target?
"Someone asks me what is my next target whether it is Olympic. But I think it is a short term goal. Right now some of the Super Series will be my target because it is a qualification for the Olympics and step by step my ultimate goal will be Tokyo 2020. But before that it is time to enjoy," Sindhu signed off.
