Asian Games 2023: HS Prannoy wins bronze in men’s singles event

After going into the first game break trailing 10-11, World No.8 Shifeng cruised through the contest as he won 21-16. 21-9 in just over 45 minutes.

FILE: India’s HS Prannoy in action. | Photo Credit: PTI

India’s H.S. Prannoy clinched bronze after going down against China’s Li Shifeng in the badminton men’s singles semifinal at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou on Friday.

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After going into the first game break trailing 10-11, World No.1 Shifeng cruised through the contest as he won 21-16. 21-9 in just over 45 minutes.

Prannoy’s bronze takes India’s medal tally to 88, solidifying the fourth spot in the medal standings with 21 gold, 32 silver and 35 bronze medals.

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