PV Sindhu Reacts After Being 'Unfairly' Penalised During Badminton Asia Championships Clash Against Akane Yamaguchi (Watch Video)
PV Sindhu was not happy with the umpire as she believes that she was 'unfairly' penalised in herĀ Badminton Asia Championships semifinal clash againstĀ Akane Yamaguchi.
PV Sindhu believes she was unfairly penalised againstĀ Akane Yamaguchi. The Indian shuttler was leading by a set and had a 14-11 advantage in the second. However, she was forced to give up her serve for taking too long to serve and was given a one-point penalty. This proved to be the turning point in the game as the Japanese came back to win and advance to the finals. Sindhu had to settle for a bronze.
The Incident
Nice umpiring! #BAC2022 pic.twitter.com/3EgLS4kW7n
ā Sammy (@Sammy58328) April 30, 2022
PV Sindhu's Reaction
PV Sindhu didn't hold back in her post-match interaction. "Totally unfair on the umpire's part," she says for asking her to hand over the serve to Akane Yamaguchi at 14-11 for apparent delay. #BAC2022
š„ Badminton Asia Instagram #BAC2022 pic.twitter.com/DKUUusL2s3
ā Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) April 30, 2022
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