PV Sindhu starts Paris Olympics campaign with dominant win

July 28, 2024

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PV Sindhu starts Paris Olympics campaign with dominant win

Olympic medalist PV Sindhu kicked off her Paris Olympics 2024 campaign with a dominant victory over Fathimath Nabaaha of Maldives. The Indian ace displayed her dominance on the court, securing a 21-9, 21-6 win in a match that lasted just 29 minutes.

Sindhu’s performance was marked by precision and power. Her smashes were lethal, and her court coverage was impeccable. Fathimath, despite her efforts, struggled to match the Indian’s pace and accuracy. The Maldivian player committed a number of errors, which proved costly against the experienced Sindhu.

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The first game was a one-sided affair, with PV Sindhu establishing her dominance early on. She raced to an 11-4 lead at the mid-game interval and maintained her momentum to clinch the game 21-9.

The second game followed a similar pattern. Sindhu continued to dictate play, and Fathimath found it increasingly difficult to counter the Indian’s attacking prowess. The Indian shuttler extended her lead to 11-3 at the break and eventually closed out the match with a comfortable 21-6 win.

With this victory, Sindhu has taken a significant step towards securing a place in the knockout stages. Her next challenge will be against Estonia’s Kristin Kuuba on July 31.

PV SINDHU WON THE FIRST GROUP MATCH. 🇮🇳

– The dream for the 3rd consecutive Olympic medal is on. pic.twitter.com/fl8m8zrBXn

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 28, 2024

Speaking after the match, Sindhu expressed satisfaction with her performance but emphasized the importance of staying focused for the upcoming challenges. She also acknowledged the guidance of her mentor, Prakash Padukone, who has been instrumental in her development as a player.

Sindhu’s journey in the Olympics has been nothing short of remarkable. She made history by becoming the first Indian to win two medals at the Olympic Games when she clinched the bronze in Tokyo. Prior to that, she had won a silver medal at the Rio Olympics.

The Indian badminton star, PV Sindhu will be aiming to add another medal to her collection in Paris. With her current form and experience, she is undoubtedly one of the favorites for the title.

As the tournament progresses, fans will be eagerly watching Sindhu’s performance, hoping to see her continue her winning streak and bring home another Olympic medal for India.