South Korean great Lee Hyun II roped in as PV Sindhu's consulting coach

Double Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu will have South Korean great Lee Hyun Il as her consulting coach on interim basis as she bolstered her coaching team ahead of her anticipated return to action next monthThe move came after the recent appointment of Anup Sridhar as Sindhus interim coach The duo will be in Sindhus coaching team till December 2024 A decision on a permanent coaching team is expected by that timeSindhu is expected to return to competitive action at the Finland Open and Denmark Open both in OctoberHyun Il a former world No 1 and Sindhus teammate during the Premier Badminton League PBL brings vast international experience and a reputation for meticulous preparation He is a 2006 world championships bronze medallist in singles and has two Asian Games team gold medals in 2002 and 2014His inclusion alongside Sridhar was aimed at creating a dynamic coaching duo that blends experience tactical precision and deep knowledge of the sport Both the coaches will help in Sindhus preparation as she begins her postOlympic campaign and aims to sharpen her game for the upcoming European circuitIm thrilled to have Anup and Lee Hyun Il joining my team in this crucial period Anups understanding of Indian badminton and his strategic approach have always impressed me and I look forward to working closely with him Sindhu said in a releaseHaving Lee with his meticulous preparation and legendary experience is an honour Ive always respected his attention to detail and I cant wait to learn from him during these next few monthsAlso Read Smarter Sindhu eyes better medalOn joining Sindhus coaching team Hyun Il said Working with PV Sindhu was an easy decision Our previous partnership in the PBL highlighted her fierce determination and exceptional talentI am excited to contribute to her growth and success in the upcoming tournamentsThe decision to hire a new coaching team followed the conclusion of coach Agus Dwi Santosos contract with the Sports Authority of IndiaRecognising the need to streamline her travelling team Sindhu is searching for a coach who can actively spar with her and contribute to her daytoday trainingSindhu also acknowledged Santosos contribution to her badminton journeyI truly appreciate coach Agus for all the effort he invested in preparing me for the Olympics His hard work and commitment were instrumental in getting me back from injury and ready for competition He became more than just a coach he became a friend and a guideI will miss those early morning training sessions with him and will always look up to him I will also greatly miss that typical Indonesian energy that made threehour training sessions more fun as well as our chats after matches and long chants on flightsAny athlete who works with him will be lucky to have such a dedicated coachWith agency inputs