Updated On: 08 August, 2022 03:21 PM IST | Birmingham | ANI
Shuttler PV Sindhu wins women`s singles gold at Commonwealth Games with 21-15 21-13 victory over Canada`s Michelle Li

Venkata Sindhu Pusarla of India reacts after winning match point against Jia Min Yeo of Singapore during their semifinal badminton match at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. Photo - AP/PTI
Shuttler PV Sindhu wins women`s singles gold at Commonwealth Games with 21-15 21-13 victory over Canada`s Michelle Li. Sindhu was a dominant figure in the match, though her opponent competed well. The Indian won the match in straight two games by 21-15, 21-13.
PV Sindhu got off to a great start. Halfway through the first game, she was leading by 11-8. Michelle Li offered her Indian opponent great competition but fell short in every rally. The result was a 21-15 win for Sindhu in the first game. Li started the second game on a good note. But Sindhu took advantage once again within no time. The Canadian kept making errors and it kept widening Sindhu`s lead with every failure. Halfway through the second game, Sindhu was in an advantageous position with an 11-6 lead. She needed ten more points to take home the first CWG 2022 gold medal for India in badminton.
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