19th Asian Games: Rasila into pre-quarterfinals

Kathmandu, Oct 3: Nepal's Rasila Maharjan has entered into pre-quarterfinals in the women's singles of badminton under the 19th Asian Games underway in Hangzhou of China.     

Maharjan defeated Myagmartsin Ganwatar in a straight set of 21-4 and 21-7. However, Nepal lost competitions in remaining three tournaments held on Tuesday.     

In women's singles, Anumaya Rai of Nepal lost the games to Thailand's Pornpawi with 21-10 and 21-4. Likewise, in women's doubles, Nepal's pair Neeta Lamsal and Nangsal Tamang was beaten by Chinese players with 21-1 and 21-5. Likewise, Nepal's pair Rasila Maharjan and Anumaya Rai was defeated by Indonesian players with 21-3 and 21-7.(RSS)