Badminton: PV Sindhu ropes in South Korean Lee Hyun-il as coach
Lee Hyun-il is a former world championships bronze medallist.
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After recently appointing Anup Sridhar as interim coach, Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has further bolstered her coaching team by adding former South Korean badminton legend, Lee Hyun Il, as a consulting coach.
This strategic move comes ahead of Sindhu’s highly anticipated return to competitive action at the Finland Open and Denmark Open in October 2024.
The decision to hire a new coaching team follows the conclusion of Coach Agus Dwi Santoso’s contract with the Sports Authority of India.
Recognizing the need to streamline her traveling team, Sindhu is searching for a coach who can actively spar with her and contribute to her day-to-day training. As such, the current coaching setup, with Anup Sridhar and Lee Hyun-il, is an interim arrangement until December 2024.
Lee, a former World No. 1 and Sindhu’s teammate during the Premier Badminton League (PBL), brings vast international experience and a reputation for meticulous preparation.
His inclusion, alongside Sridhar, creates a dynamic coaching duo that blends experience, tactical precision, and deep knowledge of the sport. Both coaches will be instrumental in Sindhu’s preparation as she begins her post-Olympic campaign and aims to sharpen her game for the upcoming European circuit.
“I’m thrilled to have Anup and Lee Hyun-il joining my team in this crucial period,”...
