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Three matches in 24 hours! PV Sindhu criticises badminton schedule at Asian Games

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu voiced strong dissatisfaction with the continental tournament calendar following a demanding stretch of three singles matches in less than twenty-four hours. After concluding her third-round match past midnight on Saturday, the two-time Olympic medalist returned to the court the following afternoon for a quarterfinal bout against China's Chen Yufei, ultimately resulting in a defeat.

Unnati Hooda similarly criticized the congested scheduling after her own quarterfinal exit.

Beyond fixture congestion, Sindhu pointed out the absence of a video review system on secondary courts during the crucial knockout stage, noting that missing Hawk-Eye technology proved detrimental on tight line calls. While acknowledging that physical fatigue hindered recovery and slowed player movement during extended rallies, both competitors emphasized that match timings and officiating infrastructure required better management.

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