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CWG 2022: Shuttler PV Sindhu wins women's singles gold

Shuttler PV Sindhu wins women`s singles gold at Commonwealth Games with 21-15 21-13 victory over Canada`s Michelle Li

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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

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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