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PV Sindhu Tells Aspiring Athletes To Prioritize Education As Sports Careers Can End Suddenly

The two-time Olympic medallist cited a 2015 stress fracture to argue that studies offer lasting security.

Overview

  • She delivered the message in a fireside conversation at DPS International in Gurugram with educationist Devyani Jaipuria.
  • She warned that a single injury can derail a career and urged youngsters to keep an academic backup.
  • She said she has completed an MBA and described balancing coursework with morning and evening training sessions.
  • She noted that elite athletes ultimately must retire, whereas education endures throughout life.
  • Reports said she is on a break after being stranded in Dubai due to airspace closures during reported American and Israeli bombing of Iran.