'DISCIPLINE IS KEY TO SUCCESS'

Accomplished, resolute, and wise beyond his years - that is badminton champ HS Prannoy for you. He speaks to CE about his journey, travails, and more

- SHREYA VERONICA

SPORTS isn't an easy field - years of focus, sacrifice, and hard work go into clinching medals for one's country. Despite the hardships, young sportsmen have made India proud on the international arena.

Badminton ace HS Prannoy, who won bronze medals at the 2023 World Championships and at the 2022 Asian Games, is one such shining star. He speaks to CE exclusively about his journey.

Tell us about your journey as a badminton player.

I've been playing badminton professionally for 22 years. I was lucky to be trained by Pullela Gopichand sir. There are two to three years of good badminton left in me and there is a lot more I want to achieve.

Can you take us through your daily routine? My daily routine is fixed: Wake up at 7am, practice from 9 to 11am, finish lunch, another session from 3 to 5.30pm. The last five years have been more lenient because I started taking care of my body differently.