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Savitha shuns draw, opts for aggressive play to secure win for India against China
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 03:20 AM
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In the penultimate round against China, Indian player Savitha declined a draw and chose a risky strategy that turned the game in India's favour.
Indian competitor Savitha faced China in the penultimate round of the ongoing contest and was offered a draw that would have secured a shared point. Instead, she rejected the proposal, signalling her intent to fight for a full victory.
Choosing a chaotic, high‑risk approach, Savitha introduced aggressive moves that unsettled her opponent and shifted the momentum of the game.
The bold decision paid off as India managed to clinch the point, rescuing its standing in the competition and keeping its hopes alive for the final round.
Analysts noted that such a turnaround underscores Savitha's resilience and willingness to take calculated risks when the team’s fortunes are at stake.
Choosing a chaotic, high‑risk approach, Savitha introduced aggressive moves that unsettled her opponent and shifted the momentum of the game.
The bold decision paid off as India managed to clinch the point, rescuing its standing in the competition and keeping its hopes alive for the final round.
Analysts noted that such a turnaround underscores Savitha's resilience and willingness to take calculated risks when the team’s fortunes are at stake.