A day after Sakshi Malik opened India\u2019s medal count with a dramatic bronze-winning effort, shuttler P.V. Sindhu from TS, is all set to showcase her capabilities at the Olympic Games.<\/p>\n
Showing extraordinary fighting spirit, 23-year-old Sakshi from Haryana ended India\u2019s frustrating medal drought by scooping a bronze medal in the 58kg category in a stunning effort that saw her come back from the dead after losing in the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n
Sakshi fought five battles against equally determined opponents in a single day before securing the podium place.Now, Sindhu remains the country\u2019s lone medal hope in badminton after Kidambi Srikanth suffered a loss against two-time defending champion Lin Dan in the men\u2019s singles quarterfinals.<\/p>\n
Sindhu scripted a stellar 22-20, 21-19 win against former World No. 1 and London Games silver medallist Wang Yihan to enter the women\u2019s semifinals.A win against Japan\u2019s Okuhara in the semifinal will assure Sindhu of at least a silver medal.<\/p>\n
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