The Indian women’s badminton team secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Mongolia, propelling them into the quarterfinals of the Asian Games team championships. In a one-sided contest, two-time Olympic medalist P V Sindhu led the charge with an impressive 21-3, 21-3 triumph over Myagmartseren Ganbaatar in the first singles match.
Clinical Performance Continues
The dominance continued in the second singles match, with Ashmita Chaliha delivering a clinical performance and securing a convincing 21-2, 21-3 victory against Kherlen Darkhanbaatar. Anupama Upadhyaya further solidified India’s position with an authoritative 21-0, 21-2 win over Khulangoo Baatar in the third singles match.
India’s triumph paves the way for a challenging encounter with Thailand in the quarterfinals. Thailand boasts a formidable lineup, including former world champion Ratchanok Intanon, world No. 12 Pornpawee Chochuwong, and world No. 17 Supanida Katethong. This upcoming match will undoubtedly test India’s badminton prowess.
Sindhu’s Perspective
Reflecting on the team’s performance, P V Sindhu expressed satisfaction with the good start and the ease of their opening match. She emphasized the importance of the team event, which operates on a knockout basis. Sindhu also highlighted the strength of the women’s team and the significance of their doubles pairs in achieving success.
The Indian women’s badminton team’s dominant performance in the early stages of the Asian Games team championships has generated excitement and optimism. As they prepare to face Thailand in the quarterfinals, Indian badminton fans eagerly anticipate their progress in this prestigious tournament.
