Gopichand: Forget Past Loss To Thrive

    • TimesofIndia.com
    • Publish Date: Dec 20 2017 12:02PM
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    • Updated Date: Dec 20 2017 12:02PM
Gopichand: Forget Past Loss To Thrive

Two days after PV Sindhu's heart-breaking loss to world No 2 Akane Yamaguchi in the riveting three-game final of the BWF World Super Series Finals in Dubai, national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand visited the TOI office and spoke exclusively to us on why this particular loss rankled so much, the challenges of coaching and Sindhu's preparations for a busy 2018 badminton season.

Speaking to TOI, the 44-year old former badminton champion revealed that Sindhu had been feeling unwell throughout the tournament. "The final was very difficult and Sindhu was down with a cold. She was sweating and constantly wiping her nose. Credit to her for still putting up such a fight," said Gopichand.

Reflecting on his work as the most high-profile badminton coach in the sport, Gopichand highlighted the need to help his players move on immediately from defeat as one of the most critical aspects of his role. "To succeed, it is very, very important to put your last loss behind you and move on quickly," Gopichand told TOI. "You cannot allow a player to get down or think too much about what went wrong or what didn't work to plan. Staying fresh mentally is critical. As a coach, I have to help the player move on from a loss."

Sindhu's career head-to-head record against Yamaguchi now stands at 5-3.

On Sindhu's upcoming tournament plans, Gopichand said: "It is here that as a coach, I keep the motivation up and help her move on from defeat. It can have an impact on a player's mindset. We have a huge year ahead, with the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, 12 Super Series, the Indian GP and lastly the Super Series Finals. Players have to keep focused on what is ahead."

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Ronit.R National Hill View Public School

I completely agree with Pullella Gopichand as sports is not only played physically but also mentally

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