Sindhu defeated Malaysian Sonia Cheah in the final match by 22 -- 20 , 21 -- 8 .
Malaysia dominated in the sport , winning all but one of the five gold medals , the only other gold was won by Pusarla Sindhu in women 's singles .
Pusarla Sindhu defeated Malaysia Sonia Cheah in the final match by 22 -- 20 , 21 -- 8 .
Malaysia dominated in the sport , winning all but one of the five gold medals , the only other gold was won by Pusarla Sindhu in women 's singles .