In a thrilling display of skill and determination, the Indian women’s badminton team secured a stunning victory over the formidable Chinese team with a scoreline of 3-2 in the Badminton Asia Team Championships. The highlight of the match was the return of star shuttler P V Sindhu after a four-month injury lay-off, who led the charge with a remarkable win.
Despite already being assured of a knock-out round berth due to the small group size, India showcased their prowess in style by defeating the top-seeded Chinese squad. Sindhu’s triumphant comeback saw her overpower the higher-ranked Han Yue with a score of 21-17 21-15 in just 40 minutes, giving India an early lead in the tie.
Following Sindhu’s victory, the Indian team faced stiff competition as the pair of Tanisha Castro and Ashwini Ponappa suffered a defeat against Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning. Ashmita Chaliha also faced a tough challenge against world number nine Wang Zhi Yi, resulting in India trailing 1-2 after three matches.
However, the Indian team displayed remarkable resilience as Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand clinched a crucial victory in the women’s doubles, leveling the score at 2-2. The deciding match witnessed an intense battle between Anmol Kharb and world number 149 Wu Luo Yu, with Kharb emerging victorious with a score of 22-20 14-21 21-18 after a grueling one hour and 17 minutes, securing a memorable win for India.
The victory against China not only underscores India’s growing prowess in badminton but also serves as a testament to the team’s resilience and determination on the international stage. With this remarkable triumph, the Indian women’s badminton team has once again solidified its position as a force to be reckoned with in the sport.
