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PV Sindhu Assures India A Medal In Badminton, Guns For Gold in Rio 2016

August 19, 2016 00:03

PV Sindhu entered the final and came one step closer to securing a gold medal as she defeated Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in straight games.

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PV Sindhu came into the semi-final full of confidence as she faced Japan's Nozomi Okuhara. (Images credit: AFP)
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Sindhu surged to a 3-1 lead in the first game and she maintained the advantage throughout the first game.
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Okuhara fought well and tried to close the gap but Sindhu's serve was too good on the day.
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Sindhu clinched the first game 21-19 as the Japanese put up a good fight.
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In the second game, Okuhara made a good start and kept things tight in the beginning.
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However, Sindhu maintained her composure and won 11 straight points in the second game.
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Okuhara had lost total momentum and Sindhu was targeting a place in history.
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Sindhu won the match 21-19, 21-10 and became the first Indian female shuttler to enter the final in her maiden appearance.
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Sindhu has assured India a medal in Badminton and she will be aiming to give the country more glory.
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Sindhu will square off against world champion and World No.1 Carolina Marin in the final.
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Sindhu will be gunning for gold and will be aiming to join Abhinav Bindra as only the second Indian to win an individual gold in the Olympics.

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