Defeat for Indian Duo

Malvika Bansod and Priyanshu Rajawat, shuttlers with aspirations, show plenty of grit against high-quality rivals

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The third game was as engaging as the opening two but eventually, Han Yue proved to be too powerful on the day. The score read 22-21, 11-21 in Han's favour. This was certainly a spirited contest but as ruthless as it might sound, wins are a must in order to stay relevant and Malvika, who has been looking to become a regular fixture at the highest level, is aware of the enormity of the challenge ahead of her. "The road ahead is quite steep. I have done pretty well since the second-half of last year. From June onwards, I have put in some consistent performances which has helped me raise my rankings from late 40s to 27. To keep up this momentum, a lot of hard work is required," Malvika told reporters after her convincing win. "I have qualified for the All E