Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Tokyo Paralympics: Day 2, August 26 - Bhavina and Sonalben Patel look to bounce back - LIVE Updates, Scores, Result, Blog
Both the Indian paddlers, Bhavina and Sonalben Patel, will look to bounce back after their loss yesterday. Follow us for all the LIVE updates.

Sonalben Patel (Source: Tokyo Paralympics)
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Indian paddler, Sonalben Patel fails to reach Round of 16 of Tokyo Paralympics, as she was beaten 1-3 by South Korea's Gyu Lee in Class 3 Group D match.
Earlier, Bhavinaben Patel progressed to the Round of 16 in the women's singles Class 4 table tennis event with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Great Britain's Megan Shackleton at the Tokyo Paralympics
We will be back with an enthralling Day 3 coverage on Thursday.
Live Updates
- 26 Aug 2021 12:09 PM GMT
Mi Gyu wins Game 2
The world no. 6 Korean seems to have gained back her composure. She beats Sonalben 11-5 in just sin minutes to equalise the match at 1-1. Three more games to go.
- 26 Aug 2021 12:07 PM GMT
Mi Gyu has an edge
Halfway into Game 2, Mi Gyu has a 6-5 edge over Sonal. Can the Indian do her wonders again?
- 26 Aug 2021 12:05 PM GMT
Game 2 begins
Sonalben looks pretty resolute as she draws 2-2 against the Paralympic medallist from Korea.
- 26 Aug 2021 12:03 PM GMT
Sonal wins the first game.
A brilliant turnaround there by Sonam, who was trailing 8-10. She registered a wonderful comeback to bag the first game 12-10.
- 26 Aug 2021 12:01 PM GMT
10-10
It is a very close contest to win Game 1 as things looks pretty tough at 10-10. Sonal comes back from 8 and showcases her will power.
- 26 Aug 2021 11:58 AM GMT
A tight competition is unfolding
Sonalben won't let her opponent go that easy, she equalises at 5-5. Only a win will ensure her journey to Round of 16.Tight
- 26 Aug 2021 11:34 AM GMT
We are moments away from the match
Sonalben will be aiming to pull off a comeback in her second match after a closely fought battle yesterday.
- 26 Aug 2021 11:06 AM GMT
We're back!
After Bhavinaben Patel made her way into the Round of 16 of the Tokyo Paralympics, it's time for Sonalben Patel to take on South Korea's Gyu Lee in her Group D match of Class 3. Unlike the Indian, Lee will come into the match having defeated China's Li Qian 3-0 in straight games and would certainly be the hot favourite to win.