CWG 2022: Indian men's table tennis team marches into final after win over Nigeria in SFs


1 min read
Read later
Print
Share

https://twitter.com/ani_digital

Birmingham [UK]: Indian men's table tennis team continued their winning ways as they marched into the final by defeating Nigeria by 3-0 in the semi-final at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Monday.

It was another dominant performance from the Indian paddlers as they didn't allow Nigeria to take a win in any match.

In the first match of the tie, Indian duo Harmeet Desai and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran registered a comfortable win against Bode Abiodun and Olajide Omotayo 11-6, 11-7 and 11-7. With this win, they led India 1-0 ahead in the tie.

In the next match of the tie, India's experienced player Achanta Sharath Kamal defeated Nigeria's Aruna Quadri 3-1 to give India a 2-0 lead in the table tennis men's team semi-final.

In the third match, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran took the first game against Olajide Omotayo. It was a close game as the Indian paddler emerged victorious with an 11-9 scoreline. Sathiyan outclassed Olajide Omotayo 11-9, 4-11, 11-6, 11-8 in the men's singles contest as India beat Nigeria 3-0 to reach the final where they will face Singapore.

(ANI)

Add Comment
Related Topics

Get daily updates from Mathrubhumi.com

Newsletter
Youtube
Telegram
Disclaimer: Kindly avoid objectionable, derogatory, unlawful and lewd comments, while responding to reports. Such comments are punishable under cyber laws. Please keep away from personal attacks. The opinions expressed here are the personal opinions of readers and not that of Mathrubhumi.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
India's Neeraj Chopra competes in the Men's Javelin Throw event during the IAAF Diamond League 'Athletissima' athletics meeting at the Stade Olympique de la Pontaise in Lausanne | Photo: AFP

1 min

Neeraj Chopra wins second straight Diamond League title in Lausanne

Jul 1, 2023


Asian Games flame was lit at the Liangzhu ancient city | Twitter: https://twitter.com/19thAGofficial

1 min

Flame for Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games lit in Liangzhu culture site in China

Jun 15, 2023


Kerala squad for Santosh Trophy final round announced

1 min

Kerala team for Santosh Trophy final round announced

Apr 13, 2022