New Delhi: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu “I’ve lost more matches than I’ve won sometimes,” delivered a powerful message on resilience and perseverance during a spirited interaction with students at DPS International, Gurugram on Tuesday.Go beyond limits with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!In a candid conversation with education leader Devyani Jaipuria, Sindhu spoke about the realities behind success, stressing that successes are rarely instant and often based on repeated failures.
“I’ve lost more matches than I’ve won many times. But there’s always a next time. You have to keep trying every time and believe you can do it,” Sindhu highlighted the importance of perseverance.Reflecting on her journey, which included several near misses before finally winning gold at the World Championships, Sindhu admitted there were moments of doubt. “There were moments when I thought maybe it wasn’t for me. But I kept going, and that belief made all the difference,” she said.‘Hard work is key’ in sports and academicsSindhu’s message to the students was clear – success requires constant effort irrespective of the field. “Hard work is the key, be it in studies or sports. No one is born with a golden spoon,” he said.Jaipuria echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the role of sports in building life skills. He said that sports teach some very valuable lessons about perseverance, discipline and courage to achieve ambitious goals.He also highlighted the need to revise the education system. “We cannot treat sports as something secondary. It is one of the most powerful classrooms for life skills,” added Jaipuria.Support systems are critical in the long road to success.The discussion also focused on the importance of a strong support system. Jaipuria pointed out that behind every successful person is a support network of mentors, family and community.Sindhu agreed, crediting her parents and coaches for standing by her through the highs and lows. “It’s so important to help kids do what they want to do. Success doesn’t come easy. Sometimes it takes years, and that’s when support matters the most,” she said.
