Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa struggled against Japan's Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida, losing 11-21, 12-21, and are on the brink of elimination from the Paris Olympics.
The Indian women's doubles team faces an uphill battle after their second straight loss in the Paris Olympics, falling short against the fourth-seeded Japanese duo.
In a dominating performance, Japan's Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida outplayed Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa, pushing the Indian pair to the edge of elimination.
Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa showed resilience but ultimately fell to the seasoned Japanese pair in their Olympic match, complicating their path forward.
With their second loss at the Paris Olympics, Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa face an uncertain future in the women's doubles competition.
Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa's chances of advancing in the Paris Olympics dim after a decisive loss to Japan's top-seeded duo.
The Indian women's doubles team struggled to match the pace and precision of Japan's Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida, leading to their second consecutive defeat in the tournament.