PV Sindhu Dominates in Her Paris Olympics Opener

Olympic medallist PV Sindhu commenced her Paris Olympics journey with a dominating win over Maldives' Fathimath Abdul Razzaq. Sindhu swiftly dispatched her opponent in just 29 minutes, showcasing her skill and aiming for a third Olympic medal. She will face Estonia's Kristin Kuuba next.

Olympic medallist PV Sindhu kicked off her Paris Olympics campaign with an emphatic victory over Maldives' Fathimath Abdul Razzaq, winning in straight games during the women's singles group stage match on Sunday.

Sindhu, eyeing her third Olympic medal, showcased her superiority by swiftly defeating Razzaq 21-9 21-6 in just 29 minutes. Despite a few early errors, Sindhu quickly gained control, taking a commanding 11-4 lead. The first game was over in a mere 13 minutes.

The second game followed a similar pattern, with Sindhu leading early. Though Razzaq managed to close the gap to 3-4, Sindhu surged ahead to 10-3 and eventually clinched the match convincingly. Next, the 10th seed will compete against Estonia's World No. 75 Kristin Kuuba in her upcoming group match on Wednesday.

(With inputs from agencies.)