Asian Games: Shuttler Saina bags bronze in Women\'s Singles

<p>Jakarta [Indonesia], August 27 (ANI): Former world number one, Saina Nehwal on Monday bagged a bronze medal in Badminton Women\'s Singles as she lost to Chinese Taipei player Tai Tzu Ying in the semi-final of the event at the ongoing 18th edition of the Asian Games.</p><p>The 28-year-old shuttler was handed over a 17-21, 14-21 straight-games defeat by Tzu Ying in the semi-final clash which lasted 36 minutes.</p><p>Nehwal, earlier, defeated Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand 21-18, 21-16 in the quarter-final to book a semi-final berth for herself.</p><p>Later in the day, ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu will take on Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in the quarter-final clash of Women\'s Singles event.</p><p>India\'s total medal tally at the prestigious tournament now stands at 37 with seven gold, ten silver, and twenty bronze. (ANI)</p><br/><center><em><p>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</p></em></center>

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