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China Open: Malvika Bansod Loses To Akane Yamaguchi In QF

BWF China Open: India's rising badminton star, Malvika Bansod’s impressive run at the BWF China Open came to an end on Friday, as she lost to Japan's world no. 8 Akane Yamaguchi in the quarterfinals.

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By IANS News September 20, 2024 • 12:42 PM
China Open: Malvika Bansod loses to Akane Yamaguchi in QF
China Open: Malvika Bansod loses to Akane Yamaguchi in QF (Image Source: IANS)

BWF China Open: India's rising badminton star, Malvika Bansod’s impressive run at the BWF China Open came to an end on Friday, as she lost to Japan's world no. 8 Akane Yamaguchi in the quarterfinals.

Yamaguchi secured a straight-game victory, defeating Bansod 21-10, 21-16 in just 35 minutes.

Despite the loss, the 22-year-old Bansod had a remarkable journey in the prestigious Super 1000 tournament. Ranked 43rd in the world, she became only the third Indian woman to reach a Super 1000 quarterfinal, following in the footsteps of legends PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal.

Bansod's quarterfinal berth was sealed after a stunning victory over Scotland’s Kristy Gilmour in a nail-biting three-game match, winning 21-17, 19-21, 21-16.

Despite the loss, the 22-year-old Bansod had a remarkable journey in the prestigious Super 1000 tournament. Ranked 43rd in the world, she became only the third Indian woman to reach a Super 1000 quarterfinal, following in the footsteps of legends PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal.

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