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PV Sindhu: Do you know these little-known facts about star Indian shuttler (In Pics)

PV Sindhu, who is a 2-time Olympic medallist, knocked out World No 1 Akane Yamaguchi out of Thailand Open 2022 to book a place in the semi-finals. On this occasion, we bring her some never-heard-before facts about here. Read them below:

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Updated:May 20, 2022, 07:40 PM IST

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Sindhu once skipped sister's wedding for a tournament

Sindhu did not let anything come in front of her badminton career. She even missed the wedding of her elder sister P Divya in 2012 as she was playing at Syed Modi International India Grand Prix Gold in Lucknow. She was all of 17 at that time. (Image source: Instagram)

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Sindhu used to travel 120 kms for training

Sindhu is a hardworker and this trait has been hers since her childhood days. She would get woken up by her father at 3am and they will travel to Pullela Gopichand Academy which was 60km away from her home. In that way, she used to travel 120km everyday for training. (Image source: Instagram)

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Both of Sindhu's parents were athletes

PV Sindhu was born on July 5, 1995 to PV Ramana and P Vijaya. Not many know but sports is in her blood, quite literally. Both his parents were national-level volleyball players. Her father is a recipient of Arjuna Award which he got in year 2000. (Image source: Instagram)

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Sindhu is a Foodie

Not many know but Sindhu is a foodie who loves to eat her ice cream. She also loves her sweet curd and she was denied all of these lovely things during Rio Olympics. (Image source: Instagram)

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Sindhu once lived over 3 months without her phone

Before the 2016 Rio Olympics, coach Pullela Gopichand took her phone away and did not give it back to her for 3 months. That was to ensure her total focus was on the training. (Image source: Instagram)