Prannoy makes it to semifinal

Aug 18, 2010 |

Singapore, Aug. 17: Wrestler Kadian Satywart won a bronze in 100kg freestyle event, while shuttler H.S. Prannoy and tennis star Yuki Bhambri kept their medal hopes alive as Indians had a good day in office in the inaugural Youth Olympic Games here on Tuesday.

In badminton, Prannoy pulled off a brilliant win over Chinese Taipei’s Hsieh Feng-Tse 21-13, 18-21, 24-22 in a 51-minute battle to reach the semifinals of the boy’s singles event at the Indoor Stadium here.

After Pooja Dhanda won India the silver on Monday, Kadian fetched the second medal for the country after beating Petriashvili Geno of Georgia 3-1 in the 100kg freestyle to clinch the bronze medal.

Earlier, Kadian finished second in Group B as he lost to Cuban Conyedo Ruano Abraham de Jesus 0-3 before beating Dhesi Parmvir of Canada 3-0 and South African Schutte Andries 3-1. He then beat Petriashvili Geno to win the bronze.

In tennis,Yuki Bhambri continued his good run and thrashed Huang Liang-Chi 6-2, 6-4 to set up a clash with John Morrissey of Ireland in the pre-quarterfinals on Wednesday.

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