Really happy to win silver, gave my heart out: Sindhu

Rio de Janeiro : PV Sindhu is happy to win the silver in the women’s singles badminton event after her gallant attempt to clinch a coveted gold for India ended in heartbreak at the Rio Olympics here, saying she gave her “heart out”. “I ended up with silver medal but I am really happy,” Sindhu said moments after losing her final clash 21-19 12-21 15-21 against two-time world champion Carolina Marin of Spain.“I’m really proud of it. I’m really happy. I could not win the gold. But I really worked hard. It was anybody’s game. “I really fought very hard and gave my heart out. When I came to the finals, I told myself just one match to go and you could win a gold medal. Give it your best, and I tried very hard. I feel it was her day,” she added. Sindhu also lauded Sakshi Malik, who opened India’s medals tally with a bronze at the Rio Games and became the first Indian woman wrestler to win a medal in Olympics.
“A day before a girl has got a bronze, it’s me now. We have all played well. There will be ups and downs in sports like in life. Losing one or two points. I would like to congratulate everyone. It’s been a great week for me. “I never thought I would make it to the final, but when I finally made it I thought I’ve to… I really worked hard. I missed the gold.” Praising Marin on her Olympic gold, Sindhu said, “I also congratulate Carolina. It’s been a wonderful week for me. It’s everybody’s aim to win a medal at the Olympics.” Talking about the final match, Sindhu said: “In today’s match both players were attacking and playing aggressive on court. One has to win and one has to lose. It was her day on the centre court today. I’m very happy for her. She’s doing a great job.