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SINDHU TO RETURN AT YONEX THAILAND OPEN

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu will return to competitive action in January 2021 where she will be taking part in at least three tournaments.

Sindhu, who is a part of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) core group, will be seen in action at the Yonex Thailand Open (January 12-17), Toyota Thailand Open (January 19-24) and the World Tour Finals in Bangkok, subject to qualification (January 27-31).

The sports ministry has sanctioned Sindhu’s request to have her physio and fitness trainer accompany her at the tournaments.

“The services of her physio and trainer for these three tournaments has been sanctioned at an approx cost of Rs. 8.25 lakhs,” a Sports Authority of India (SAI) statement read.

She last played competitively at the All England Championships in March this year before the Covid-19 pandemic brought sport to a halt.

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