Paris: India’s star shuttler PV Sindhu commenced her quest for a third Olympic medal with a commanding victory over Maldives’ Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq in the women’s singles event at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. She secured a comprehensive 21-9, 21-6 win in a match that lasted just 29 minutes.
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu registered a commanding victory over the Maldives’ Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq in the women’s singles at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Sindhu won 21-9, 21-6 in a match that lasted just 29 minutes.
Super Sindhu works her magic as she opens her #Paris2024 campaign with a win over Maldives’🇲🇻 Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq.
The star shuttler will next face Estonia’s🇪🇪 Kristin Kubba on July 31st!
Keep chanting #Cheer4Bharat, and let’s cheer for Sindhu. pic.twitter.com/Lamo0X38Wy
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Sindhu’s performance was marked by her strategic use of the court, forcing Razzaq into making errors and keeping the pressure on throughout the match. This encounter was the second between the two players, with Sindhu having previously triumphed over Razzaq.
In the first game, both shuttlers were evenly matched initially, with the score tied at 4-4. Sindhu then broke away with a 10-point streak, demonstrating her superior skill and experience. Despite a brief rally from Razzaq, Sindhu comfortably closed out the game at 21-9.
The second game followed a similar pattern. Sindhu quickly took the lead, winning the first three points. Razzaq managed to narrow the gap to 4-3, but Sindhu’s relentless play soon widened the lead again. Razzaq struggled to keep up, and Sindhu sealed the match with a commanding 21-6 finish.
Rower Balraj Panwar delivered a clinical performance to qualify for the quarter-finals in men’s rowing at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Competing in the men’s single sculls, Balraj finished second in the repechages with a timing of 7:12.41s. Hailing from Haryana, he is India’s sole representative in the event and displayed an impressive start, leading the race in its early stages.
#TOPSchemeAthlete and star rower Balraj Panwar put in a clinical performance as he finishes in the 2nd spot in Repechage II with a timing of 7:12.41. With this score, he advances to the quarterfinals on July 30th.
Well Done, Balraj👍🏻. pic.twitter.com/CKK8oOsWgd
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As the race progressed, Balraj continued to challenge Monaco’s rower Quentin, with both athletes overtaking each other for the top position. In the final 200 meters, the competition intensified, but Quentin ultimately secured the top spot with a timing of 7:10.00s, while Balraj took second place. Indonesian rower La Memo finished third with a timing of 7:19.60s.
