Inclusion on Forbes List Will Encourage Youngsters, Says Sindhu
Pusarla V. Sindhu’s inclusion in the Forbes list for the highest-paid female athletes of 2021 was an indicator, she said, of badminton being a rewarding career option for young players. The Indian, who previously…
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Pusarla V. Sindhu’s inclusion in the Forbes list for the highest-paid female athletes of 2021 was an indicator, she said, of badminton being a rewarding career option for young players. The Indian, who previously made the list in 2018, is the only badminton player among the top-earning sportswomen of the world.
“I’m happy about that. Featuring me is a feel-good thing. Placing me with the top female athletes is definitely a good sign for me, it will give me a lot of confidence,” she said, after making the semifinals of the YONEX-SUNRISE India Open 2022.
Such recognition had the impact of enabling young players to decide that badminton could be financially rewarding and a viable career.