RMV Gurusaidutt. (File Photo)
RMV Gurusaidutt, the Commonwealth Games bronze medallist announced his retirement from international badminton. In a career that spanned for over a period of more than a decade, Gurusaidutt decided to hang his boots after battling multiple injuries.
The Hyderabad-based shuttler won the bronze medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
"I was not able to give my 100 per cent. I love the sport a lot and I felt I wasn't not able to do justice to it. My body was not able to take it. So I decided to retire from competitive badminton. It is super emotional decision for me," Gurusaidutt told PTI.
Gurusaidutt had finished second best at the 2010 India Open Grand Prix. He represented India at the South Asian Games and won the silver in the singles event besides being part of the gold medal in the team category.
Gurusaidutt, who is a 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games gold medallist and also has a world junior bronze medal, will be stepping on a new journey as a coach.
"I am really looking forward to a coaching stint with the Indian team. Working under Gopi sir, who has been my mentor, I will learn a lot," said Gurusaidutt.
"I will be with the Indian team at Indonesia for the 1000 event and with the camp till the CWG. I am thankful to BPCL for giving me the opportunity and really look forward to working with the Indian team."
He had won the Bulgarian International in 2015, besides claiming the title at the 2012 Tata Open India International. He also won the trophy at Bahrain International in 2008. His biggest moment came at the 2014 CWG when he beat England's Rajiv Ouseph to win the bronze medal.
(Inputs PTI)
