Asian Games
Asian Games Badminton: India women's team thumps Mongolia 3-0, to face Thailand in quarters - Highlights
Catch the highlights of the Indian women's badminton team's 3-0 win over Mongolia in the Round of 16 tie at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Thursday.
The Indian women's badminton team
The Indian women's badminton team led by two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu got off to a superb start to its 19th Asian Games campaign against Mongolia in the Round of 16 at BJ Gymnasium, Hangzhou.
India beat Mongolia 3-0, with Sindhu and Ashmita Chaliha winning 21-2, 21-3 in the first two matches to give India a 2-0 lead. In the third match, Anupama Upadhaya delivered a perfect performance, winning the opening game 21-0 and the second 21-2 against Khulangoo Baatar. India will face Thailand in the quarterfinals on Friday.
Catch the highlights of the tie here:
Live Updates
- 28 Sep 2023 1:43 AM GMT
Game 2: Ashmita two points away from taking the match
Ashmita needs two points now to win the match in straight games.
- 28 Sep 2023 1:42 AM GMT
Game 2: Unforced error from Kherlen
Kherlen's shot goes wide and Ashmita takes an easy point to break away to a 17-2 lead.
- 28 Sep 2023 1:41 AM GMT
Game 2: Kherlen wins her first point
Kherlen wins her first point in the match. She follows with another. She now trails 2-14 in the second game.
- 28 Sep 2023 1:40 AM GMT
Game 2: Ashmita takes an 11-0 lead at the interval
Ashmita takes a massive 11-0 lead at the interval against Kherlen in the second game. The Mongolian is struggling and lacking intent for any kind of fight.
- 28 Sep 2023 1:39 AM GMT
Game 2: Ashmita gains a huge lead
Ashmita cruises in the second game as the Indian shuttler takes a 6-0 lead in the second game. It looks like another straight games win.
- 28 Sep 2023 1:37 AM GMT
Game 2: Ashmita takes the lead
Kherlen is yet to win a point in the second game. Ashmita manages to get a 3-0 lead in the second game.
- 28 Sep 2023 1:36 AM GMT
Ashmita takes the opening game
An easy game for Ashmita. She wins three quick points to reach a game-point chance at 20-2 against Kherlen and finishes it with a drop shot to win it 21-2.
Ashmita takes a 1-0 lead in the match. 12 minutes of action in the first game.
- 28 Sep 2023 1:35 AM GMT
Game 1: Ashmita 2 points from taking the opening game
Ashmita two points aways from taking the opening game against Kherlen.
- 28 Sep 2023 1:34 AM GMT
Game 1: Kherlen is being schooled by Ashmita
Ashmita leads the first game 16-2 against Kherlen. The Mongolian player lacks sharpness in her game. She is unable to give any fight to the Indian shuttler.
- 28 Sep 2023 1:33 AM GMT
Game 1: Ashmita takes four points after the interval
Ashmita resumes after the interval and breaks away to a 15-1 lead against Kherlen.
