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Tokyo: PV Sindhu wins Japan Open women’s singles event Image Source: IANS

By IANS News September 20, 2026 • 14:14 PM View: 183

After PV Sindhu: India eased past Kazakhstan 3-0 in the women’s badminton team Round of 16 to book their place in the quarterfinals.

After PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda won the first two matches in straight games, Tanvi Sharma completed the sweep with a win over Diana Namenova.

India will face Japan, who have received a first-round bye, on Tuesday for a place in the semifinals, where a win would secure a medal.

TAGS Asian Games PV Sindhu Unnati Hooda Tanvi Sharma Diana Namenova Kamila Smagulova Alissa Kuleshova