PV Sindhu put in a terrific performance to outclass Akane Yamaguchi in quarterfinals of the women's badminton singles, in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. The Indian shuttler sealed a 2-0 win against her Japanese opponent, winning the first game 21-13, followed by 22-20 in the second. Meanwhile, Lovlina Borgohain cruised past Nien-Chin Chen in her quarterfinal bout of Women's Welterweight (64-69kg) category. The win helped Lovlina assure India of at least a bronze medal. Manu Bhaker and Rahi Sarnobat had disappointing outings for Team India in the 25m Pistol Women's Qualification event. The duo failed to qualify and Bhaker could only muster a total score of 582 while Sarnobat managed 573. On the other hand, Deepika Kumari crashed out in the quarterfinals in the women's Archery Individual event, losing to South Korea's An San. Earlier in the day, the Indian archer had defeated ROC's Ksneia Perova to seal a berth in the quarterfinals.
The Indian women's hockey team also registered their first win of the campaign, sealing a 1-0 win vs Ireland. Also, the Indian men's hockey team sealed a 5-3 win against Japan to finish second in Pool A.
Also, Avinash Mukund Sable missed out on qualifying for the finals of Men's 300m Steeplechase. Despite missing out on qualification, he broke the national record, clocking 8:18:12. Sprinter Dutee Chand also missed out on qualification for the 100m semifinals, finishing 45th overall in her heats.Â
India also failed to qualify for the 4x400m Mixed Relay, finishing last in their heat, clocking 3:19:93.
Even boxer Simranjit Kaur faced an early exit, losing against Sudaporn Seesondee in Round of 16 of Women's Light (57-60kg) event.
Here Are The Highlights From Tokyo Olympics 2020
4x400 Relay Mixed Round 1 - Heat 2: India fail to qualify
4x400 Relay Mixed Round 1 - Heat 2
Full time | JPN 3-5 IND
Its another goal for India | 4:16' 4th | JPN 2-5 IND
India increase their lead | 9:35' 4th | JPN 2-4 IND
Fourth quarter begins | JPN 2-3 IND
Third quarter over | JPN 2-3 IND
India lead again | 11:20' 3rd | JPN 2-3 IND
Japan equalize | 12:20' 3rd | JPN 2-2 IND
Third quarter begins | JPN 1-2 IND
Second quarter done! JPN 1-2 IND
A Japanese player is injured | 47.6' 2nd | JPN 1-2 IND
Novak Djokovic knocked out!
Japan pull one back | 13:00' 2nd | JPN 1-2 IND
GOAL | 13:20' 2nd | JPN 0-2 IND
1st quarter over | JPN 0-1 IND
GOALLL | 2:56' 1st | JPN 0-1 IND
Japan vs India begins | 14:39' 1st | JPN 0-0 IND
Japan vs India: Men's Pool A Hockey
22-20!! PV SINDHU HAS DONE IT! SHE HAS BOOKED A PLACE IN THE SEMIS NOW!
Akane Yamaguchi leads!
Akane Yamaguchi is closing in now!
Its now or never for Akane Yamaguchi!
Its 10-5 in Game 2 now for PV Sindhu!
PV Sindhu takes an early lead again!
Akane Yamaguchi is trying to get an early lead in Game 2
PV Sindhu is cruising, wins Game 1
PV Sindhu is now toying with Akane Yamaguchi!
PV Sindhu takes advantage of Akane Yamaguchi with much aplomb!
PV Sindhu takes slender lead
WHAT A SHOT BY AKANE YAMAGUCHI!
PV Sindhu vs Akane Yamaguchi begins!
PV Sindhu's quarterfinal clash set to begin soon!
Vitalina Batsarashkina wins women's 25m pistol gold!
Deepika Kumari loses the third set too, and crashes out of the quarterfinals
An San manages to edges past Deepika Kumari once again!
An San edges past Deepika Kumari in the first set!
Deepika Kumari's quarterfinal begins!
Deepika Kumari's quarterfinals beckons us all!
Bethany Shriever wins BMX women's racing final!
Niek Kimmann wins BMX men's racing final!
FULL TIME | IRL 0-1 IND
FINALLY INDIA FIND A GOAL | 3:14' 4th | IRL 0-1 IND
Both sides haven't found a goal yet | 8:59' 4th | IRL 0-0 IND
The fourth quarter begins!!
Third quarter over! IRL 0-0 IND
Ireland soak in the pressure | 5:52' 3rd | IRL 0-0 IND
Golf has been halted
India get another penalty corner | 14:20' 3rd | IRL 0-0 IND
The second quarter is over! IRL 0-0 IND
Nethra Kumanan finishes 37th
India pile up the pressure | 11:50' 2nd | IRL 0-0 IND
Men's Skiff - 49er - Race 07: India finish 17th
1st quarter over! IRL 0-0 IND
India miss their chances | 2:25' 1st | IRL 0-0 IND
Dutee Chand fails to qualify!
Both teams battle it out in midfield | 11:36' 1st | IRL 0-0 IND
The Indian women's hockey team's Pool A game to begin!
Lovlina Borgohain wins!!
Lovlina Borgohain wins the second round too!
Lovlina Borgohain wins the first round!
Lovlina Borgohain in action!
India vs Ireland postponed
Simranjit Kaur knocked out!
Simranjit Kaur trailing against Sudaporn Seesondee
Simranjit Kaur in action!
Tatjana Schoenmaker breaks 200m women's breaststroke world record!
Manu Bhaker fails to qualify!
Not a good score by Manu Bhaker!
Manu Bhaker in hot form!
Manu Bhaker finishes her Rapid Series 1!
Rowing: Canada wins women's eight
Avinash Mukund Sable misses out on qualification!
Men's 3000m Steeplechase Round 1 - Heat 2 begins!
Deepika Kumari comes out on top!!!!!!
Ksenia Perova wins the fifth set! Time for a shoot off!
Women's Archery Individual 1/8 Eliminations: 4th set tied between Deepika Kumari and Ksneia Perova
Deepika Kumari wins the third set!
Ksenia Perova makes it level!
Deepika Kumari leads!
Deepika Kumari in action for India!
Rahi Sarnobat finishes with a total score of 573
Good showing by Rahi Sarnobat!
Rahi Sarnobat registers a score of 96 in Rapid Series 1!
Can Manu Bhaker and Rahi Sarnobat shine for India?
India's schedule for July 30
PV Sindhu
Deepika Kumari