Bhubaneswar, Oct. 13 -- India's hopes for redemption on the table were dashed yet again at the Athletics Centre of the Kalinga Stadium today.
After the men's debacle, all eyes turned to the women to restore national pride at the 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Championships. But instead of resurgence, what unfolded was another story of squandered chances and unfulfilled potential.
The fourth-seeded Indian women, expected to assert their growing stature, faltered against qualifier Singapore-a team they should have beaten-exposing the same old frailties: inconsistency, nerves, and an inability to close out crucial moments.
Manika Batra, still India's brightest name, looked out of rhythm and short of answers against a defensive opponent ranked ov...