Kidambi Srikanth Hires Indonesian Coach with Olympics in Mind
Indian badminton star Kidambi Srikanth has hired a new coach to help him prepare for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The former world number one has brought on Hendrawan, a former world champion from Indonesia, to guide him in his training and competition.
Srikanth, who won a silver medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, hopes that Hendrawan will help him to achieve his dream of winning an Olympic gold medal. The Indian shuttler has struggled with injuries in recent years, but he believes that Hendrawan’s experience and knowledge can help him to overcome those setbacks and achieve his goals.
Hendrawan, who won the world championship in 2001, is known for his strategic approach to the sport. He has worked with several top players in the past, including former world number one Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia. Srikanth hopes that Hendrawan’s expertise will help him to improve his game and become a more well-rounded player.
The Indian shuttler has had a successful career so far, with numerous victories in international competitions. He reached the top of the world rankings in 2018, becoming the first Indian male player to achieve that feat. However, he has struggled with consistency in recent years, and he hopes that his new coach will help him to find his form again.
Srikanth is not the only Indian player to have hired a foreign coach in recent years. P.V. Sindhu, who won a silver medal at the 2016 Olympics, currently works with Park Tae-sang of South Korea. Many top players from around the world have found success with foreign coaches, as they provide different perspectives and strategies that can help players to improve and overcome their weaknesses.
Srikanth’s decision to hire Hendrawan shows his commitment to achieving success at the highest level. The Indian shuttler has set his sights on the upcoming Olympics and hopes that his new coach will help him to realize his dreams. With Hendrawan’s guidance and support, Srikanth could become one of the best players in the world and bring home a gold medal for India.