Paddler Sharath exits in Olympics first round

India's veteran paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal was knocked out of the Olympics in the first round of the men's singles competition here.

The 34-year-old, competing in his third Olympic Games, lost to Romanian Adrian Crisan 1-4 (8-11, 12-14, 11-9, 6-11, 8-11).

World No.73 Sharath fought hard in all of the five games but the 36-year-old world No.90 of Romania was up to the challenge.

--IANS

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