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29 March 2024

India’s Saina wins Olympic badminton bronze

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India’s Saina Nehwal wins badminton bronze stopping a Chinese sweep of the medals in the women’s event.

Nehwal won the bronze medal in the Olympic women's badminton singles on Saturday after China's Wang Xin retired hurt with a knee injury.

Wang had been leading 21-18 1-0 when she conceded the match. Her retirement gave India their first badminton Olympic medallist.

Wang collapsed after apparently twisting the knee while leading 20-18 and had it bandaged.

She resumed and took the next point to win the first game. She won the first point of the second game but fell to the court again and conceded the match.

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