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Tokyo Olympics: PV Sindhu Bags Bronze, Defeats China's He Bingjao
Indian shuttler and world champion PV Sindhu added another medal to India's tally winning bronze by defeating eighth-seeded He Bingjiao of China (21-13, 21-15) in women's singles badminton at Tokyo Olympics. PV Sindhu became the first Indian female Olympian to win consecutive two medals internationally. Meanwhile, wrestler Sushil Kumar is the only Indian to win two individual medals at the Olympics.
Tags: Tokyo Olympics, Indian Athletes, PV Sindhu, Badminton
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Tokyo Olympics: PV Sindhu, Indian Men's Hockey Team Enters Quarter-Finals
Reportedly, August 1 seems to be a crucial day for the Indians as two important matches featuring India are going to be held at Tokyo Olympics. Women’s single badminton match will be held between Indian player P.V. Sindhu and Chinese player He Bingjiao thus competing for bronze while the Indian men’s hockey team will be challenging Great Britain. However, in the men’s heavyweight game, Indian boxer Satish Kumar lost to Uzbekistan’s Bakhodir… read-more
Tags: Tokyo Olympics, India, PV Sindhu, Hockey India, Badminton
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Tokyo Olympics: P.V. Sindhu Lost Semi-Finals; To Fight For Bronze
World Champion P.V. Sindhu lost the Women's Single Badminton Semi-final to the Taiwanese badminton player Tai Tzu Ying 18-21, 12-21 in 40 minutes at the Tokyo Olympics. P.V. Sindhu will face Chinese badminton player Bingjiao on August 1 for the bronze medal. Besides, Sindhu qualified for the semi-final on July 30 after defeating Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi in the quarterfinals.
Tags: PV Sindhu, Badminton Women, Tokyo Olympics
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More Indian Women Are Swinging Victory At Tokyo Olympics
Deepika Kumari, PV Sindhu, and Pooja Rani are swinging victories at the "Tokyo Olympics". According to sources, Deepika Kumari entered the pre-quarterfinals of women's individual archery, whereas PV Sindhu qualified for women's singles round of 16 in Badminton, and Pooja Rani advanced to last 8 of the women's middle (65-75Kg) category in Boxing at the "Tokyo Olympics" after defeating their respective opponents.
Tags: Indian Women, Tokyo Olympics, PV Sindhu, Pooja Rani, Deepika Kumari
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PV Sindhu Advances To Elimination Round, Defeats Hong Kong's Cheung
Indian Star Shuttler and world's number seven ranked PV Sindhu advanced to the pre-quarterfinals round 16 in women's singles badminton at the Tokyo Olympics gaining her victory in a straight game against Hong Kong's NY Cheung 21-9, 21-16 on July 28 and cruising to the elimination round. This was Sindhu's sixth win over Cheung. Sindhu is set to play against number 12 ranked Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt.
Tags: Tokyo Olympics, Badminton, PV Sindhu, India
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Tokyo Olympics: PV Sindhu Beats Israel's Polikarpova In First Match
Rio Games Silver Medalist and reigning world champion PV Sindhu secured another round in the Tokyo Games after a straight-game win against Israel's Ksenia Polikarpova in the women's singles group J match on July 25. The "World Number Seven" defeated the 58th ranked Polikarpova 21-7 21-10 with her trademark straight and cross-court smashes and drops. Sindhu will next face Cheung Ngan Yi of Hong Kong.
Tags: PV Sindhu, Tokyo Games, Badminton, Ksenia Polikarpova
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Badminton Champion PV Sindhu All Set For Tokyo Olympics 2021
In a virtual press conference organized by SAI, Indian badminton star PV Sindhu said that the pandemic induced break has helped sharpen her skills and acquire new techniques. However, she also empathized over the other India players who couldn't join the olympics due to the cancelation of qualifying event. She further added that "Carolina Marin's absence doesn't mean the game will be easy."
Tags: PV Sindhu, Badminton, Tokyo Olympics, pandemic
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PV Sindhu Loses To Chochuwing In All England Championship Semis
Indian badminton player PV Sindhu on March 20 suffered a defeat against Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong in the semi-finals of the All England Championship. Owing to a sluggish game start and missing basic smashes, the Indian shuttler got knocked out in just 45 minutes scoring 17-21 and 9-2. While Sindhu was the last remaining hope from the Indian contingent, Pornpawee will contest for the title in the finals.
Tags: PV Sindhu, sports, Badminton, All England Championships
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PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth Enter Swiss Open Semi Finals
Indian badminton champion PV Sindhu on March 5 registered a win over Thai opponent Busanan Ongbamrungphan. Sindhu secured her place in the semi-finals with a score of 21-16, 23-21. Although she aced the opening game, her opponent gave her a tough fight for the second game. Meanwhile, Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth defeated Kantaphon Wangcharoen in yet another fierce competition. He advanced into the semi-finals with a score of 21-19, 21-15… read-more
Tags: PV Sindhu, Swiss open, Badminton, Kidambi Srikanth
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Social Media Turns Frenzy After PV Sindhu Posts "I Retire"
India's ace shuttler PV Sindhu's fans turned frenzy on social media after the world badminton champion tweeted on November 2, "Denmark Open was the final straw I RETIRE". However, ending the market of speculations, Sindhu clarified that she is not retiring from the game and her statement has been misinterpreted. She told that her "RETIRE" remark meant overcoming the fear of COVID-19 and ambiguous… read-more
Tags: PV Sindhu, Badminton, India, Asia Open, Covid-19
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