Tokyo Paralympics - Day 3, August 27 - Bhavina storms into semis, Tek Chand in action - LIVE updates, Scores, Results, Blog, Medal
The table tennis quarter-finals have begun!
Bhavina Patel will be eager to keep making history on her debut outing at the Tokyo Paralympics as she takes on the Serbian World No. 2. Let's see what tricks does Bhavina have up her sleeve!
We begin!
Update from Powerlifting
Jaideep attempts 167 kg and ends his campaign with a failed third attempt.
Table tennis action is due to start very soon!
After Bhavina Patel's stunning as well as comprehensive win against Brazil's Joyce de Oliveira, the paddler from Gujarat earned herself a spot in the quarter-finals of the Tokyo Paralympics Women's Singles Wheelchair Class 4 event!
She will have to lock horns against the veteran World No. 2 from Serbia, Borislava Perić for a chance in the semis!
Lot of organisation goes on for shot put athletes.
Each shot putter has to be attached to the shot put throwing area. The chair has to be secured with elastic ropes in order to help the participant stay stagnant while throwing.
Tek Chand will be going 3rd.
He is after the current thrower, Wallace Santos of Brazil.
Update from Powerlifting
Jaideep Deswal is out of the competition despite having one attempt left at 167kg.
Shot Put Rules
The competitors throw all 6 attempts at the same time. As of now Azerbijan's Olokhan is finishing his throws.
Shot Put Begins as well!
We have Tek Chand of India attempting to win a medal in this event.
Jaideep Deswal will now go for 162kg in his 3rd attempt.
The rest of the field looks set with Lei Liu of China leading the way with a lift of 198 kg.
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