Players need to get used to schedule: Gopichand

Hyderabad, August 29: The scheduling of matches in the recent World Badminton Championship was an issue but the players need to get used to it, said chief national coach Pullela Gopichand.

"Sometimes you are at the wrong end. Sindhu's semifinal match was in the night session on Saturday and it was almost 1-1.30 by the time she slept and then next day the final was in the morning. Sometimes, these small things affect a long match where you need extra energy," said Gopichand.

However, it is important to get used to it, he said. "Not an excuse, it happens, it is just important that we get used to it. Yes, I would think, there were three, four matches which could have been scheduled better," Gopichand said.

Gopichand was elated with the way Sindhu played in the World Championship final before finishing second best in the epic clash.

"It was a tough match. Both the players played well. Very proud of the way Sindhu responded and also the fight which was on the cards. For me, one of the best matches I have seen. It's been a great preparation for us. All of us put a great effort," he said.

"At 22, she (Sindhu) has big medals and four consecutive years of medals. Hopefully, this continues. By the end of her career, she will have lot of more gold in her cabinet," he said.