PV Sindhu’s campaign at the Badminton Asia Championships ended in the round of 16 at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center on Thursday, April 9. She was defeated 21–18, 21–8 in straight games by world number two Wang Zhi Yi, ending her tournament run.
In 2025, Sindhu also made a Round of 16 appearance, losing to Akane Yamaguchi in three games. Meanwhile, Wang Zhi Yi crashed out at the same stage last year when he went down to Sim Yu Jin in a three-game match.
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Issued by:
Amar Panicker
Published on:
09 Apr 2026 10:32 IST
