Paris 2024 Olympics Badminton HIGHLIGHTS: Sindhu defeats Fathimath 21-9, 21-6 in campaign opener

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Sindhu will next face Estonia’s Kristin Kuuba in her second group match on July 31.

Every match is important, I will play Kristin Kuuba of Estonia. I have to be prepared and give my best. For me it’s one match at a time.

I feel everyday is a learning, Prakash is a legend. He gives his perspective and am thankful that he is my mentor and telling me on court. 

And just like that in 29 minutes, Sindhu finishes the match against Maldives’ Fathimath 21-9, 21-6.

Fathimath is unable to receive Sindhu’s smash as the shuttle goes out wide.

The Maldives player hits one wide off the sideline.

A fierce smash leaves Fathimath unable to receive the shot.

The second mid-game interval scoreline was similar to that of the first game if not worse for Fathimath.

A rally that started off well for the Maldivian ended with her taking a rash decision to hit one onto the net despite having the upper hand.

Fathimath ensures Sindhu commits errors, but does not manage to restore parity.

Sindhu manages to grab four consecutive points, but an error by Sindhu near the net leads to a three point lead

Sindhu yet again leads at the start.

Fathimath sends one wide as she loses the first game against the Indian. 

After three consecutive points, the last one with a crosscourt net shot that left Sindhu stretching but in vain. However, Sindhu makes it up by making it 11 game points.

An angular crosscourt net shot leaves Fathimath hapless and Sindhu makes the most of it.

An unusual mistake from Sindhu, who attempts a crosscourt shot but hits one onto the net. The Indian still leads by 10 points.

Nine consecutive points for Sindhu as the Maldivian errs.

At the mid-game interval, Sindhu leads by seven points while dominating the game.

And just like that, with consecutive errors from Fathimath, Sindhu takes a five point lead.

Sindhu’s net shot leaves the Maldivian shuttler unable to retrieve it.

Another unusual error for Sindhu as Fathimath takes a good call and the shuttle falls wide.

Sindhu hits one onto the net as she tries a crosscourt hit.

Fathimath Nabaaha hits one out.

Both Sindhu and Fathimath enter the badminton arena and warm up.

She became the only Indian to win two medals at the Olympic Games when she won bronze in Tokyo.

Sindhu has always won a medal at the Summer Games. In her maiden Olympics at Rio, Sindhu won silver after losing to Carolina Marin. She won bronze in her second Olympics against He Bingjiao. 

PV Sindhu last time faced Abdul Razzaq of Maldives at the Commonwealth Games round of 32 stage. The Indian defeated the lower ranked opponent 21-4, 21-11.

The Group M match between PV Sindhu and Fathimath Nabaaha will take place at 12:50 PM IST on July 28. 

The live telecast of the Paris Olympics will be available on Sports18 while the live streaming will be available on JioCinema in India from July 26 to August 11, 2024.

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