PV Sindhu announces Hafiz Hashim as new coach

Rio Olympics silver and Tokyo Olympics bronze medal PV Sindhu on Tuesday announced former Malaysian badminton player as her new coach.
Sindhu took to her social media to reveal the same.
“After a long, drawn-out process, I am ecstatic to declare that I have chosen the incredible Hafiz Hashim as my coach,” she wrote as caption to her photo with Hashim. “Hafiz possesses all the traits I was seeking in a coach, including the height, speed, and an attacking instinct. As a former all England champion in 2003, he sure has the pedigree as well. Having coach Sidek as his old coach, just add this aura to him.”
“I extend a warm welcome aboard, Coach Hashim. Buckle up folks, it’s going to be a hell of journey with captain Hafiz at the helm!” Sindhu added.
Hafiz, 40, was part of the Malaysian team that won Silver medal at the 2002 Thomas Cup, Bronze at successive Asian Games in 2002 and 2006 and gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. He also won the men’s singles final at Delhi 2010.
It was last month that Sindhu parted ways with Park Tae-Sang, who had been coaching the Indian shuttler since 2019 and with whom she had won the bronze medal at Tokyo 2020.
Sindhu had also claimed her first Commonwealth Games gold last year at Birmingham but her return to court earlier this year after a six month break hasn’t gone per plan.
On Monday, she would take to her Instagram to bemoan her recent outings. “My US Open journey came to an end in the quarterfinals where I faced the talented Gao Fang Jie. Despite having previously defeated her in Canada, she outplayed me in straight games this time, making effective use of my weaknesses. I must commend her for being fully prepared and delivering an impressive performance. Next time I face you Gao, should be a battle,” she wrote.

Following the end of his association with Sindhu, Park Tae-Sang would write on his social media, “She (PV Sindhu) has made disappointing moves in all recent matches, and as a coach, I feel responsible. She (PV Sindhu) wanted a change and said she would find a new coach. I decided to respect and follow her decision. I’m sorry that I can’t be with her until the next Olympics, but now I’m going to support her from afar.”