PV Sindhu eyes sixth World Championships medal in Delhi

PV Sindhu, a five-time World Championships medallist, is chasing a historic sixth medal at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi. The 31-year-old, who won gold in Basel in 2019, said she feels pressure but has nothing to lose. Her recent Japan Open victory, her first major title in seven years, has boosted her confidence. A semifinal finish would guarantee at least a bronze and make her the first player to win six World Championship medals.

Sindhu recalled watching the 2009 World Championships as a 14-year-old in Hyderabad and said she is now focused on giving her best on court. Meanwhile, Danish shuttler Anders Antonsen, who withdrew from the Indian Open earlier this year due to Delhi's air pollution, criticised the BWF's decision to schedule the tournament in January or February in Delhi. He said the pollution at that time is 'insane' but noted that the current Air Quality Index of 90 (moderate) is acceptable.