Indian table tennis player Manika Batra's journey in the women's singles event at the Paris 2024 Olympics came to an end as she lost to Japan's Hirano Miu in the round of 16. The match concluded with scores of 6-11, 9-11, 14-12, 8-11, 6-11 in favour of the Japanese player.
Manika Batra fought hard but ultimately could not overcome the speed and power of Hirano Miu. Despite some moments of strong defensive play, Manika struggled to keep up with her opponent. The final game saw Miu securing an 11-6 victory, ending Manika's singles campaign with a 4-1 defeat.
In the fourth game, Manika initially had a rough start but managed to recover from a 2-6 deficit to level the score at 6-6. However, Hirano Miu regained control and won the game 11-8, taking a 3-1 lead.
The third game was a nail-biter, with Manika starting strong and racing to a 7-2 lead. However, a series of unforced errors allowed Miu to claw back to 9-9. Despite the setback, Manika managed to recover from three game points and secured a 14-12 victory, keeping her hopes alive.
In the second game, Miu's aggressive play proved too challenging for Manika. Although Manika managed to level the scores at 9-9 through her defensive strategy, it was not enough to secure the win. Miu took the second game with a score of 11-9.
The match began with a tough start for Manika. The Japanese eighth seed quickly took the opening game 11-6. Manika was close at 5-6 at one point, but Miu's powerful play pushed her ahead. Manika needed to minimise her unforced errors as the second game began.
Despite her efforts, Manika Batra's Olympic journey in the singles event ended with this round of 16 loss. Hirano Miu's consistent and aggressive play proved to be a formidable challenge, leaving Manika to bow out of the competition.
Follow us
