1 August 2021, 17:55 PM
Sindhu wins bronze!
PV Sindhu closes the second game in dominating manner and wins it 21-15. She defeated her opponent in straight games winning the match 21-13, 21-15 and has now secured a bronze medal at the Olympics.
1 August 2021, 17:52 PM
Sindhu three points away from bronze!
Sindhu leads 18-14, a healthy lead and it would be interesting to see if Bingjiao can produce a fightback from here. For now the bronze medal is almost a deal done for Sindhu and India.
1 August 2021, 17:46 PM
PV Sindhu vs He Bingjiao
After a good fight by the Chinese, Sindhu once again has restored the three point advantage as the Indian now leads 15-12. Six points away from securing a bronze.
1 August 2021, 17:37 PM
Bingjiao maintains the fight
A moment where Bingjiao forces Sindhu to dive on the court and wins the point by placing the shuttle at the far end of the court, impossible for the Indian to return. However, the Indian is still leading here. Sindhu leads 10-7.
1 August 2021, 17:30 PM
PV Sindhu vs He Bingjiao
Sindhu maintains the same composure going into Game 2 and she has taken a two point lead here. Similar approach and powerful cross-court smashes is the trick Sindhu has been opting to, making excellent use of her height and power. Meanwhile, the points at this moment is Sindhu leads 5-3.
1 August 2021, 17:26 PM
Sindhu wins Game 1
A dominant show by the Indian shuttler as she closes the opening game 21-13. Completely overpowered her Chinese opponent both in defence and attack. Can she keep the momentum going into the second game, which if she manages to win, India will get an Olympic bronze.
1 August 2021, 17:22 PM
Smart play by Sindhu
Brilliant defence by Sindhu and then closing the rally with a smart drop shot, leaving no chance for her Bingjiao. Sindhu is three points away from closing the first game.
1 August 2021, 17:19 PM
Super smash by PV Sindhu
Superb, superb, superb stuff by PV Sindhu here as she Bingjiao fails to return a crushing smash from her, which falls wide from her reach. Sindhu has got a healthy lead here as she is currently leading 16-10 in the opening game.
1 August 2021, 17:14 PM
PV Sindhu vs Bingjiao
Excellent cross-court technique by Sindhu and she ends the superb rally with a powerful smash. Meanwhile, we've reached the midgame interval in the opening game as Sindhu leads 11-8.
1 August 2021, 17:09 PM
PV Sindhu vs Bingjiao
Excellent comeback by the Chinese as she is making Sindhu toil for every point here. Meanwhile, she has fought her way back into the contest after some exciting rallies, as scores are level at 6-6 in the opening game.
1 August 2021, 17:05 PM
PV Sindhu vs Bingjiao
A sublime start by PV Sindhu as she secures four opening points and opponent finally breaks her momentum. Sindhu leads 4-1.
1 August 2021, 17:02 PM
PV Sindhu vs He Bingjiao
The players have arrived and the match is underway. First serve by the Chinese and Sindhu secures the first point by a good drop near the net.
1 August 2021, 16:51 PM
PV Sindhu vs He Bingjiao
Hello and welcome to the LIVE COVERAGE of the bronze medal match between India's PV Sindhu and China's He Bingjiao. The match will begin shortly. Stay tuned for all updates!
