Two-time Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu has announced her decision to withdraw from all remaining BWF Tour events in 2025 to focus on recovering from a foot injury.
The 30-year-old shuttler said the move came after extensive discussions with her support team and medical experts, including renowned sports orthopaedist Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala.
"After consulting closely with my team and with the guidance of the incredible Dr Pardiwala, we felt it was best for me to withdraw from all remaining BWF Tour events in 2025," Sindhu said in a statement on Monday.
Sindhu explained that the injury, sustained before the European leg of the tour, had not yet fully healed. "The foot injury I sustained before the European leg has not fully recovered, and while it is never easy to accept, injuries are an inseparable part of every athlete's journey. They test your resilience and patience, but they also spark the fire to come back stronger," she said.
The 2019 world champion added that her rehabilitation and training are already underway under the supervision of Dr. Wayne Lombard, with support from Nisha Rawat, Chetna, and her coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama.
"Under the constant care of Dr Wayne Lombard, the support of Nisha Rawat and Chetna, and the guidance of my coach Irwansyah, I am surrounded by a team that gives me strength every single day. Their belief in me fuels my own, and I feel motivated, grateful, and hungrier than ever for what lies ahead," she added.
Sindhu has been battling injuries and inconsistent form for some time now.
Following her early exit at the Paris Games, 2025 has also been a challenging year. She has suffered multiple first- and second-round exits, with quarterfinal finishes at the India Open Super 750, World Championships, and China Masters Super 750 being the best results of her season.
The Commonwealth Games champion came close to winning a major title at the Malaysia Masters last year, where she finished as runner-up. She, however, ended the year on a high note by winning the Syed Modi International Super 300 in December.