Saina Nehwal crashed after losing against Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand in the women’s singles RO16 at the Badminton World Championships.
BWF World Championships: Saina Nehwal dropped after losing the pre-quarters (PTI Photo)
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- Saina Nehwal lost in the third round of the World Championship
- Saina lost to WR12 Busanan Ongbamrungphan 17-21, 21-16, 13-21
- Saina’s loss ends Indian challenge in women’s singles
London Olympics bronze medalist Saina Nehwal crashed out in the pre-quarterfinal round of the Badminton World Championships on Thursday, 25 August, despite a fierce battle. Saina lost 17-21, 21-16, 13-21 to Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand. In an hour and 4 minutes.
Former world number one Nehwal started her BWF World Championship campaign by defeating Hong Kong’s Cheung Ngan Yi in straight sets. The London Olympics bronze medalist advanced to the round of 16 after her second-round rival Nozomi Okuhara pulled out of the tournament due to an injury, giving the Indian a bye.
Saina was India’s only medal hope in women’s singles as PV Sindhu withdrew from the tournament due to a stress fracture in her left ankle.
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