PV Sindhu Shines in Paris Olympics Opener

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, started her Paris Olympics campaign triumphantly by defeating Maldives' Fathimath Abdul Razzaq in straight games. Sindhu, aiming for her third Olympic medal, won the match in just 29 minutes, showcasing her superiority.

Two-time Olympic medallist Indian shuttler PV Sindhu began her Paris Olympics campaign with a resounding straight game win over Maldives' Fathimath Abdul Razzaq here on Sunday.

The gulf of class between the two players was evident as Sindhu, vying for a third Olympic medal, took just 29 minutes to dispatch her lower-ranked opponent 21-9 21-6 in the Group M fixture.

The 10th seeded Indian, who won a silver medal in the Rio Games in 2016 and a bronze in the last edition in Tokyo, will take on world No. 75 Kristin Kuuba of Estonia in her second group match on Wednesday.

(With inputs from agencies.)