*Hyderabad: August 2, 2024* — Indian badminton star PV Sindhu’s quest for an Olympic medal in Paris came to a disappointing end as she was eliminated in the women’s singles quarterfinals. In a hard-fought match against China’s He Bin Xiao, Sindhu was defeated with scores of 19-21, 14-21. Despite a promising start, Sindhu struggled to maintain her momentum after an early deficit. She fought back to level the first game at 19-19 but ultimately lost the game after He Bin Xiao secured the final two points.The second game saw He Bin Xiao dominate, quickly establishing a 13-5 lead. Although Sindhu attempted a comeback by closing the gap slightly, He Bin Xiao maintained her advantage and won the match, ending Sindhu’s run in the tournament.This loss marks a setback for Sindhu, who had hoped to secure a medal and achieve a hat-trick of Olympic success.