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Asian Games: Sindhu Criticises Badminton Schedule And Lack Of Hawk-Eye

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Asian Games: Sindhu Criticises Badminton Schedule And Lack Of Hawk-Eye
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P V Sindhu has openly criticised the Asian Games badminton scheduling, citing insufficient recovery time due to three matches in 24 hours and the crucial absence of Hawk-Eye technology on her court.IMAGE: P V Sindhu crashed out of the womens singles after losing to Chinas Chen Yu Fei of China in the quarter-finals at the Asian Games on Sunday. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsPV Sindhu criticised the Asian Games badminton scheduling for forcing her to play three singles matches within 24 hours, leading to inadequate recovery.Sindhu expressed disappointment over the absence of Hawk-Eye technology on Court 4, which resulted in disputed line calls during her crucial quarterfinal match.The Indian shuttler emphasised the importance of recovery and proper scheduling for athlete performance in major tournaments like the Asian Games.Sindhu indicated her intention to continue playing badminton as long as she remains injury-free and maintains her passion for the sport, keeping her options…

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