Wang Downs Sindhu to Break Indian Hearts at Badminton Worlds

PV Sindhu questions opponent's cramps after World Championships exit

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu expressed disappointment after her pre-quarterfinal defeat at the World Championships, suggesting her opponent Wang Zhi Yi's mid-match cramps might have been tactical. Sindhu also reflected on her own performance, acknowledging the need for greater patience and improved stroke-making, while vowing to continue her pursuit of a sixth World Championships medal.

Wang downs Sindhu to break Indian hearts at badminton worlds

China's world number three Wang Zhi Yi overcame severe cramps to down Indian star P.V. Sindhu and reach the quarter-finals of the badminton world championships on Thursday.

BWF World Championships: Sindhu bows out after loss to Wang, Indias singles campaign ends - The Tribune

: India's ace shuttler PV Sindhu bowed out of the BWF World Championships 2026 after suffering a hard-fought defeat to China's Wang Zhi Yi in the women's singles pre-quarterfinals here on Thursday, bringing the host nation's singles campaign at the tournament to an end.

‘Not sure if she was injured or it was a strategy’: PV Sindhu on opponent Wang Zhi Yi after BWF World Championships exit

Third-seeded Wang Zhi Yi pushed the Indian superstar to her absolute limits in a gruelling, roller-coaster contest that kept the arena on edge.

BWF World Championships: Sindhu's Hopes of Sixth Medal End With Quarterfinal Loss

Sindhu suffered a gruelling 11-21 21-15 17-21 defeat to China's world No. 3 Wang Zhi Yi

PV Sindhu’s perfect record against China at World C’ships ends with defeat to Wang

This is a first loss for Sindhu against a Chinese shuttler at World Championships after winning on eight previous occasions.