PV Sindhu swapped badminton for an intense relay race recently in Bengaluru, as she competed in an event featuring eight 1 km runs paired with eight workout stations, as part of Hyrox and Puma’s disruptive race format. India’s women’s cricket team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was also in attendance, cheering Sindhu on. 

“Badminton has always been my world, but this is very different. There’s no opponent. Just you, the clock, and eight stations that test everything out at once,” said Sindhu, before adding: “Kaur cheered me on and brought an energy that pushed me harder.”