Tokyo Olympics: Table Tennis LIVE Day 1, July 24 — Sharath/Manika, Sutirtha opens medal bid — Updates, score, results, blog
Touted as the medal favourites, Sharath Kamal/Manika Batra hope to make a mark in the Mixed Doubles event along with Manika and Sutirtha for their singles event at the Tokyo Olympics.
Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra will be in action on Day 1 of Tokyo Olympics (Source: Olympics.com)
Welcome to The Bridge's LIVE blog for Table Tennis on Day 1 of the Tokyo Olympics.
Indian Table Tennis stars Sharath Kamal-Manika Batra will be looking to make a big impact in their Round of 16 clash in the Mixed Doubles event at the Tokyo Olympics. Pitted against the third seeded Chinese Taipei pair of Lin Yun-ju Cheng I-Ching, the 12th seeds from India - Sharath and Manika will have a tough job in their opening match.
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Sutirtha goes on to make a 4-3 winning comeback against the Swedish Defender!
SET 7: 11-5
It is a rule that the sides change at the deciding set after one player reaches 5 points.
Time out taken by Linda!
WHAT A THRILLER!
With the longest rally of the match so far, Sutirtha holds her position strong! Let's push India for the final set!
SET 6: 11-9 in favour of Sutirtha