PV Sindhu Advances to Quarterfinals with Dominant Victory at Asian Games
PV Sindhu defeats Japans Tomoka Miyazaki 21-9, 21-13, securing her spot in the womens singles quarterfinals at the Asian Games 2026.
Ichinomiya, September 26 (Daily Kiran) : Indian badminton star PV Sindhu showcased her skill and determination on Saturday, defeating Japan’s Tomoka Miyazaki in the Round of 16 at the Asian Games 2026. The match, held at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium, ended with scores of 21-9 and 21-13, propelling Sindhu into the women’s singles quarterfinals.
Having previously secured medals in two Asian Games, Sindhu faced an early exit in her last appearance. This time, she is eager to continue her quest for another medal. From the outset, Sindhu established her dominance, leveraging her experience and agile court movements to gain an early lead in the first game. Miyazaki struggled under the pressure, allowing Sindhu to control the pace.
After quickly building a 13-7 advantage, Sindhu took the first game 21-9. In the second game, Miyazaki attempted to apply pressure through longer rallies, but Sindhu maintained her aggressive play to rack up points. She led 11-6 at the interval and continued to assert her control after the break. Despite Miyazaki’s efforts to find her rhythm, Sindhu surged ahead to finish the game 21-13, securing her place in the quarterfinals.
Earlier in the day, Sindhu faced Chinese Taipei’s Chiu Pin-Chien in the second round, winning 21-19, 21-14. The first game proved challenging, with Sindhu trailing 10-11 at the break. However, she rallied back, saving two game points before clinching the win on her third opportunity. In the second game, she showcased her prowess, establishing an 11-7 lead at the interval and maintaining her momentum to secure victory.
