All eyes on shuttler Srikanth after Sindhu's inspiring win
August 17, 2016  09:24
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Kidambi Srikanth, the centre of attention in the Rio Olympics today, can take heart from Hyderabad city mate P V Sindhu for his men's singles quarterfinal clash against Chinese badminton icon Lin Dan in Rio.

Sindhu's stunning straight-game victory over formidable Chinese shuttler Wang Yihan on day 11 yesterday to reach the semis is the ideal morale boost for Srikanth as he confronts two-time Olympic champion Dan.

With the memorable win, Sindhu became the second Indian badminton player to reach an Olympic semifinal after Saina Nehwal achieved the feat four years ago. Sindhu's highly inspirational 22-20 21-19 victory over the current world no 2 and silver medal winner in London four years ago has boosted the country's sagging hopes of a medal from the Games.

The 21-year-old Indian now stands just a win away from assuring India an elusive medal at the Games.
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