BATC 2018: Indian eves and men's team end their campaign in QF
THE INDIAN eves and men's team displayed some great performances at the Badminton Asia Team Championships but it came to an end with defeats in the quarter-finals against Indonesia and China.
A disappointing loss to China resulted in the Indian men's exit from #BATC2018. An applause to the effort put in by the players! 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/7itvkmIOIj
— PBL India (@PBLIndiaLive) February 9, 2018
After a good fight, the Indian women lost to Indonesia and ended their #BATC2018 campaign in the quarter-finals. pic.twitter.com/SYMHDGWi5P
— PBL India (@PBLIndiaLive) February 9, 2018
The women's team were placed in Group W along with Japan and Hong Kong while the men were in Group D with Indonesia, Maldives and Philippines.
The women's team defeated Hong Kong 3-2 while lost to Japan 4-1 and Indonesia 3-1. But they secured second place with that one win and sealed a spot in the quarters which helped them qualify for Uber Cup.
PV Sindhu's dual victories helped India kick-start their #BATC2018 campaign on a high. Well played, Indian eves! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/xet3JtNGhr
— PBL India (@PBLIndiaLive) February 6, 2018
It was a good fight and the Indian eves tried different combinations but ended up losing their second match against a strong Japan side. #BATC2018 pic.twitter.com/4X5V1b3Y1l
— PBL India (@PBLIndiaLive) February 8, 2018
The men's side trumped Philippines and Maldives 5-0 while lost to Indonesia 2-3 and China 1-3. Their quarter-final entry gained them a spot in Thomas Cup.
They do it again!
— PBL India (@PBLIndiaLive) February 7, 2018
The Indian men complete another whitewash in #BATC2018 and seal their place in the next round! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Fg4ZF5j524
Give it up for the boys who've demolished their opponents in #BATC2018 🙌
— PBL India (@PBLIndiaLive) February 6, 2018
All of the victories came in straight games! 👌 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/G3fsYQ5Dpy
It was a neck and neck encounter which was decided in the final match as Indonesia edged past India to top their group in #BATC2018 pic.twitter.com/QZcDyovlb3
— PBL India (@PBLIndiaLive) February 8, 2018
But both failed to enter the semi-finals of BATC. The women's and men's team put up a tough fight against their opponents but went down fighting 1-3 to Indonesia and China.
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