Jinnat Akter had to settle for a bronze medal in the women’s 52kg fight event in wushu. Her medal had already been assured the previous day. She secured Bangladesh’s first medal in an individual event in 40 years.Jinnat reached the semifinals after receiving byes in the first two rounds. As there were 15 competitors, an odd number, a lottery was held to determine which competitor would receive a direct entry to the quarterfinals. Jinnat was fortunate to win the draw.She was scheduled to face an...
