In 2016 World Championships at Kuala Lumpur, Indian Girls won third round by defeating Portugal 3-0. The first match won by Manika which was real tough and match stretched to 5th game. Then Mouma Das and K. Shamini registered convincing victory over opponent.
Manika Batra beat Leila 3-2 (11-5, 7-11, 11-8, 9-11, 11-9)
Mouma Das beat Catia Martins 3-0 (11-5, 11-9, 11-6)
K. Shamini beat Patricia Maciel 3-0 (11-1, 11-4, 11-9)
Tomorrow they will play with Nigeria.
On other hand Indian Mens team felt set back as they lost to Nigeria 0-3 without much opposition.
Soumyajit Ghosh lost to Aruna Quadri 0-3 (5-11, 4-11, 3-11)
Sharath lost to Segun Toriola 1-3 (13-15, 6-11, 13-11, 5-11)
Anthony Amalraj lost 1-3 (13-11, 8-11, 9-11, 8-11)
Now Mens need to with their next matches with Switzerland and Slovak Republic to keep Main Draw hopes live.
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