Sreeja Akula Advances to Olympic Pre-Quarters in Women's Singles

Indian table tennis player Sreeja Akula secured her place in the pre-quarterfinals of the Olympic Games after a resilient 4-2 victory against Singapore's Jian Zeng. This achievement marks an unprecedented milestone in Indian table tennis history, with both Sreeja and Manika Batra advancing to the next round.

Indian table tennis star Sreeja Akula has entered the pre-quarterfinals of the Olympic Games, following a tense 4-2 win against Singapore's Jian Zeng in a women's singles round of 32 match held on Wednesday.

Sreeja bounced back after losing the first game to secure the victory in a 51-minute match, prevailing with scores of 9-11, 12-10, 11-4, 11-5, 12-10, and 12-10.

Her advancement, alongside compatriot Manika Batra, who reached the pre-quarters on Monday, signifies a historic achievement for Indian table tennis.