Twin sisters in to pre-quarterfinal

KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Nepal has entered into pre-quarterfinals in lawn tennis on women doubles in the 18th Asian Games underway in Palembang of Indonesia.

Twin sisters Mayanka Rana and Mahika Rana entered into pre-quarterfinals on Monday. They had defeated Maldivian players in a straight set 6-4 and 6-1.

With this win, the tennis team of sister duo are to take on Japanese players in the quarterfinals.