World champion PV Sindhu says that the forced break during the COVID-19 pandemic has actually made her a better player because it gave her ample time to work on her technique and skills.

The Rio 2016 silver medalist’s Olympic preparations last year hit a roadblock as the pandemic brought all the sporting action to a standstill but Sindhu said it was like a blessing in disguise for her. “I think the [break during] pandemic was very useful because I got to learn more and focus more on my technique and skills so I would say definitely it has [helped],” she said.