Tokyo Paralympics: Day 2, August 26 - Bhavina and Sonalben Patel look to bounce back - LIVE Updates, Scores, Result, Blog
Phenomenal stuff from Bhavina!
With this grand victory, Bhavina will now progress. Relive the match in our full match report here!
What a beautiful, beautiful start to the day as India get their first win at the Tokyo Paralympics!
HISTORY IS MADE TODAY!
Bhavina Patel, the World No. 8 in the Wheelchair Class 4 event staves off a fierce Megan Shackleton in 41 minutes, 7-11, 11-9, 15-17, 11-13 to become the FIRST INDIAN TABLE TENNIS PLAYER to win a match and qualify for the knockout stages at the Tokyo Paralympics!
BHAVINA PATEL WINS AND IS THROUGH TO THE ROUND OF 16!
WHAT A COMEBACK!
We cannot keep calm after witnessing this early morning nail-biter! What a performance, Bhavina Patel.
The Indian surprises and how as she wins the match 3-1!
Woah, what do we have here! A second consecutive deuce game. 10 ALL, folks!
Time for some drama again as Bhavina has levelled up at 10 ALL.
Shackleton with 3 GAME POINTS!
Game 4 appears to be slipping out of reach for Bhavina as the British has 3 game points at 7-10.
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