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It turned out to be a forgettable day for the Indian squad as both stars went down in straight games.
Sindhu quelled a strong challenge from Indonesia's Gregoria Mariska Tunjung.
World No. 12 Sindhu and Marin, currently ranked sixth, had earlier talked about camaraderie between them but they showed none of it on the court on Saturday.
The two-time Olympic medallist displayed her immaculate retrieving skills and exemplary net play to outshine Katethong.
Sindhu d a gritty show to bounce back from a game down to outwit Tunjung.
Indian hockey goalkeeper P R Sreejesh, relay winners Mohammad Anas and Mohammad Ajmal and silver medalist long jumper Ancy Sojan were among those felicitated.
The decision to acknowledge these athletes comes in the wake of criticism for alleged neglect despite their significant contributions to the country.
The eighth seed went down fighting to fifth seed Zhi Yi Wang of China.
The eighth seed will take on world No. 11 Wang Zhi Yi for a place in the final.
However, it was the end of the road for Kidambi Srikanth and Kiran George in men's singles.