Manika Batra's flawless execution played a pivotal role in India's remarkable 3-2 victory over fourth-seed Romania as the women's table-tennis team — marking their debut entry in the Olympics — advanced to the quarterfinals.
Action at the South Paris Arena saw a thrill-a-minute round-of-16 clash between 11th-ranked India and experienced Romania. While India raced away with a handy 2-0 lead, Romania fought their way back to bring parity at 2-2 by winning the third and fourth singles ties.
