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TOI Sports Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

PV Sindhu starts Paris Olympics campaign with dominant win over Fathimath Abdul Razzaq

NEW DELHI: Indian shuttler PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, commenced her Paris Olympics journey with a decisive victory over Maldives' Fathimath Abdul Razzaq in the women's singles group stage on Sunday. The match concluded with Sindhu winning 21-9, 21-6 in just 29 minutes, affirming her superiority on the court.

Sindhu, seeking her third Olympic medal, demonstrated her skill and experience against the lower-ranked Razzaq. Despite a few early errors, Sindhu quickly adapted and surged to an 11-4 lead in the first game, which she wrapped up in 13 minutes. Fathimath Abdul Razzaq, ranked 111th in the world, found it difficult to match the former world champion's pace and skill.

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