‘My dad is a volleyball player. This is his Arjuna Award, and that is mine. I got it in 2013': Inside PV Sindhu's hill-top home in Hyderabad
'I think everything comes together is what home is for me, because when I say explain and express yourself, I think it's very important—whether it's to yourself—you're calm, you're peaceful, at one place, if you want to just… just relax. So I think everything connects to one thing, and I think that is home for me.'
The Olympic medallist's home is as much a retreat as it is a shrine to years of hard work. 'This is built on a hill, there's a lot of greenery around, and it's so peaceful… when you come home, most of the time you're tired… but for me, when I come home, it's like a refreshment altogether,' Sindhu said.
Inside, the design reflects both simplicity and polished modernity. The family sits together on the first floor, where Sindhu spends time with her nephew, parents, and dog, Rio.
But it's not just about leisure. This is also a home that honours hustle. 'Here it is—my gym—where I do all my fitness, my weight training, and yeah… running and cycling… I work out here and that's where I get that strength and that stamina from,' Sindhu explained.
One space is devoted to her awards, as well as those of her father, PV Ramana, who is also an Arjuna awardee.
'This is where all my medals are…My dad is a volleyball player. This is his Arjuna Award, and this is my Arjuna Award—I got it in 2013. I think… I don't know which is nicer, but I would say mine is nicer… anyway,' Sindhu laughs.
There's a rare humility in how Sindhu speaks of her journey, yet her house doesn't shy away from showcasing her achievements. In fact, she sees her awards as an extension of family pride and shared legacy.
'It's very rare that a father and a daughter from different sport having Arjuna Award. I'm really very proud to have a father like him—because he has inspired me a lot.'
Even today, her father is involved in her daily training. That support system, which is part mentorship and part parenthood, is what transforms this athlete's house into a nurturing ecosystem.
'He comes and sits there until I finish my training sessions… he keeps telling me what it is, how am I doing… that gives me a lot of motivation,' Sindhu said.
The interiors themselves are a blend of wood and gold tones, layered with light-coloured fabrics that bring in softness. 'We've used a lot of gold essence and a lot of wood so that… it mixes up and it matches really well… everyone together decided that it would be nice and simple.'
Outdoor corners are as thoughtfully designed as the indoors, with textural benches, leafy vistas and wooden accents for late evening chats.
'It's not just that you're sitting on grass and seeing the greenery, but also a few elements like this, it feels really good and really interesting.'
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