PV Sindhu, the two-time Olympic medallist, has pulled out of the remainder 2025 BWF season. The ace badminton player who had been battling a rough phase, decided to end her season due to injury.
Sindhu had sustained a foot injury ahead of the European leg.
“After consulting closely with my team and with the guidance of the incredible Dr Pardiwala, we felt it was best for me to withdraw from all remaining BWF Tour events in 2025,” the 30-year-old said in a statement on Monday.
“The foot injury I sustained before the European leg has not fully recovered, and while it is never easy to accept, injuries are an inseparable part of every athlete’s journey. They test your resilience and patience, but they also spark the fire to come back stronger.”
“Recovery and training are already in motion. Under the constant care of Dr. Wayne Lombard, the support of Nisha Rawat and Chetna, and the guidance of my coach Irwansyah, I am surrounded by a team that gives me strength every single day. Their belief in me fuels my own, and I feel motivated, grateful, and hungrier than ever for what lies ahead. Their belief in me fuels my own, and I feel motivated, grateful, and hungrier than ever for what lies ahead.”
This is the third time in four years that Sindhu has ended her season early because of injury concerns. The stress fracture she suffered at the 2022 Commonwealth Games was her first major blow, leading up to a cascading effect on her form in the following seasons.
PV Sindhu sincerely thanked her fans, well-wishers, and the sporting community for their continued support and encouragement.
“Thank you all for your endless love and support, it truly means more than words can express. The journey continues soon,” Sindhu wrote in the post she shared on her Instagram stories.
Also Read: Top 4 Most Expensive Badminton Rackets In The World
PV Sindhu’s Recent Struggles
The Commonwealth Games champion has been struggling with injuries and form. After early exit at Paris Games, the 2025 season has not been the best for her as she faced multiple first and second round exits, with quarterfinals finishes at India Open super 750, World Championships and China Masters Super 750. She had come close to winning a top tier title at Malaysia Masters last year, finishing runner-up. She, however, claimed the Syed Modi International super 300 last December, which was her first title in three years.
Sindhu has missed several major tournaments over the past two months, including the Arctic Open, Denmark Open, and French Open.
