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Buenos Aires, October 9: Indias rising star Archana Kamath put up a spectacular fight to overcome Hong Kongs Lee Ka Yee and storm into the quarter-finals of the table tennis event at the Youth Olympics here on Tuesday evening. Archana triumphed 4-2 in the women's singles to be just one step away from a medal in this super elite event. Archana had to summon all her skills, energy and nerves to beat Lee in a gripping contest. Each game went down to the wire, with Archana showing more composure to win 14-12, 14-12, 9-11, 8-11, 12-10, 15-13. She will play her quarter-final late in the evening -- early morning back home in India -- and a victory will ensure her a place in the Last 4 and at least a bronze medal. Manu Bhaker Wins Gold Medal at 2018 Youth Olympic Games, Know the Champion and Her Achievements This Year.
"It was a tough match and I am glad I came through," she said shortly after her victory. "I am feeling confident now and hope to get past the next hurdle too to get into the medals' bracket," she added.
The country's other medal hope Manav Thakkar, however, couldn't emulate his compatriot and lost to top seed and former world junior champion Tomokazo Harimoto 1-4 in the men's singles pre-quarters. Youth Olympic Games 2018 Medal Tally and Standings: Manu Bhaker Wins Gold Medal in Shooting, India Third on Medal Table at Buenos Aires 2018 Summer YOG!
Manav began on a rousing note, winning the first game 11-9. But he couldn't sustain the momentum and despite creating a number of opportunities lost the next four 8-11, 7-11, 8-11, 7-11.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 10, 2018 09:40 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
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