Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 Updates: Indian Badminton Player PV Sindhu Secures Her First Win; Advances to the Next Round

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu, a silver medalist at the Rio 2016 Olympics and a bronze medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, kicked off her Paris Olympics 2024 campaign with an impressive straight-game victory over Maldives' Fathimath Abdul Razzaq on Sunday. Sindhu, aiming for her third consecutive Olympic medal, showcased her prowess with a dominating performance, defeating her opponent 21-9, 21-6 in just 29 minutes.

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Sindhu's Commanding Start

Seeded 10th, Sindhu faced little resistance from the world No. 111 ranked Fathimath Abdul Razzaq. The former world champion completed the first game in a swift 13 minutes, displaying a clear skill disparity. The second game followed a similar pattern, with Sindhu quickly taking a 4-0 lead. Although Razzaq closed the gap to 3-4, Sindhu surged ahead to 10-3 and eventually closed the match with 14 match points, needing only one to secure her victory.

Upcoming Challenge

PV Sindhu, currently ranked world No. 13, will now prepare to face world No. 75 Kristin Kuuba from Estonia in her second group match on Wednesday. A win here will bring her closer to her goal of securing another Olympic medal.

Sindhu's confidence and form seem intact as she moves forward in the tournament, promising exciting matches ahead.

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Key Match Highlights

Match Duration: 29 minutes
First Game: Sindhu won 21-9
Second Game: Sindhu won 21-6
Opponent: Fathimath Abdul Razzaq (world No. 111)

Looking Ahead

Sindhu's next match against Kristin Kuuba will be crucial as she continues her quest for Olympic glory. Stay tuned for more updates on her journey and other highlights from the Paris Olympics 2024.

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