PV Sindhu’s hopes for sixth BWF World Championships medal end in round of 16 defeat vs China’s Wang Zhi Yi

PV Sindhu’s Round-of-16 defeat to China’s Wang Zhi Yi ends India’s singles campaign at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi on August 20.

New Delhi: India have suffered a massive blow in the BWF World Championships 2026 as PV Sindhu’s hopes of clinching a sixth medal in the event have ended with a 11-21, 21-15, 17-21 defeat against China’s world No. 3 Wang Zhi Yi, who battled severe cramps in both legs to qualify for the quarterfinals.

Sindhu, who was playing at her 11th World Championships, had entered the clash with a 3-5 head-to-head record against Wang. Both players exchanged long and intense rallies in the opening game, but Wang slowly took control as Sindhu made several unforced errors. Both players........

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