SAI approves Sindhu’s request for travelling coach and physio

Sindhu, who is a part of the TOPS core group, will return to competitive action in January 2021 after the coronavirus pandemic with three tournaments.

New Delhi: Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) has allowed Olympic medalist shuttler PV Sindhu’s physio and fitness trainer to accompany her for three tournaments in January.

Sindhu, who is a part of the TOPS core group, will return to competitive action in January 2021 after the coronavirus pandemic with three tournaments.

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“The government has sanctioned her request to have her physio and fitness trainer accompany her for these three tournaments — Yonex Thailand Open (January 12-17), Toyota Thailand Open (January 19-24) and the World Tour Finals in Bangkok, subject to qualification (January 27-31). The services of her physio and trainer for these three tournaments has been sanctioned at an approx cost of Rs 8.25 lakhs,” SAI said in a statement.

Sindhu last played at the All England Championships in March 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic brought the sport to a halt. (ANI)