PV Sindhu Aims for Third Olympic Medal After Victory Over Kristin Kuuba
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has advanced to the Round of 16 at the Paris Olympics after defeating Estonia’s Kristin Kuuba. Sindhu, who has previously won medals at the Rio and London Olympics, aims to secure her third consecutive Olympic medal.
Sindhu won the match 21-5, 21-10 in just 34 minutes at the La Chapelle Arena. She expressed her determination to stay calm and focused as she prepares for her next match, potentially against China’s He Bingjiao, whom she defeated for a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics.
“I want that (to win a third medal). I feel really happy when people tell me – We want that medal from you,” Sindhu said in the post-match press conference. “At the same time, it comes with a lot of responsibilities and pressure, but it’s important for me to stay calm and keep going, one match at a time. I can’t expect easy wins. I’ll have to fight hard to earn that medal,” the shuttler added.
In her previous match, Sindhu defeated Maldives’ Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq with a score of 21-9, 21-6 in 29 minutes.
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PV Sindhu -: PV Sindhu is a famous Indian badminton player who has won medals in the Olympics before.
Olympic Medal -: An Olympic medal is a special award given to athletes who perform very well in the Olympic Games. There are gold, silver, and bronze medals.
Kristin Kuuba -: Kristin Kuuba is a badminton player from Estonia, a country in Europe.
Round of 16 -: The Round of 16 is a stage in a tournament where 16 players or teams compete to move to the next round.
Paris Olympics -: The Paris Olympics is a big sports event happening in Paris, France, where athletes from all over the world compete in different sports.
Rio and London Olympics -: The Rio Olympics were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2016, and the London Olympics were held in London, UK in 2012.
21-5, 21-10 -: These numbers show the scores of the badminton match. PV Sindhu won both sets with these scores.
He Bingjiao -: He Bingjiao is a badminton player from China. Sindhu has played against her before and won a bronze medal.
Tokyo Olympics -: The Tokyo Olympics were held in Tokyo, Japan in 2021, where athletes from many countries competed in various sports.