In a resounding display of skill and determination, Indian badminton star PV Sindhu secured her place in the pre-quarterfinals of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Sindhu faced Kristin Kuuba from Estonia in her second and final Group M match. The encounter took place on Court 1 at La Chapelle Arena. The scoreline was emphatic: Sindhu defeated Kuuba 21-5, 21-10 in just over 30 minutes.
PV Sindhu going strong at the Paris Olympics
With this win, Sindhu topped the three-woman Group M, remaining unbeaten throughout the group stage. She accumulated 4 points from her two matches, showcasing her consistent form.
Sindhu’s aggressive start set the tone. She swiftly established an early lead, winning the first three points. Her net shots and deceptive returns left Kuuba struggling to respond. Despite a few points for the Estonian, Sindhu maintained control, extending her advantage. The first game ended with a commanding score of 21-5 in favour of Sindhu.
In the second game, Sindhu continued her dominance. She secured a 13-point lead with precision shots. Kuuba tried to fight back, but Sindhu’s relentless play kept her in check. Sindhu reached game point comfortably, closing out the match with a 21-10 victory.
🇮🇳 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗵𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲! A terrific performance from PV Sindhu to defeat Kristin Kuuba in her final group game to move one step closer to Olympic glory for the third time. She won her match in straight games, 21-05 & 21-10.
🏸 Kristin had no answer to Sindhu's… pic.twitter.com/9TJr9mZ2Ko
— India at Paris 2024 Olympics (@sportwalkmedia) July 31, 2024
Sindhu’s journey continues as she enters the Round of 16. Her pre-quarterfinal opponent will be He Bingjiao from China.
Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, aims to add another medal to her impressive collection. Her clinical performance against Kuuba reaffirms her status as a strong contender in women’s singles badminton.
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