Manika Batra creates history at Asian Cup 2022, wins bronze medal

By Amelia Podder On Nov 19, 2022

Manika Batra defeated Hina Hayata 11-6, 6-11, 11-7, 12-10, 4-11, 11-2. Image: YouTube screenshots

Manika Batra created history on Saturday after she became the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Asian Cup. Batra defeated Hina Hayata 11-6, 6-11, 11-7, 12-10, 4-11, 11-2 to clinch the bronze medal in the competition.

She had earlier lost to fourth seed Mima Ito of Japan 8-11 11-7 7-11 6-11 11-8 7-11 (2-4) in the semi-final.

Despite the semis loss, the Indian paddler ensured the best finish by an Indian in the 39-year-old history of the competition.

Achanta Sharath Kamal and G Sathiyan had finished sixth in 2015 and 2019 respectively.

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