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 4:54 AM GMT
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! - 26 Aug 2021 4:52 AM GMT
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!
- 26 Aug 2021 4:49 AM GMT
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!
- 26 Aug 2021 4:48 AM GMT
Aye, aye comeback queen - Bhavinaben Patel!
Match point for Bhavina! Let's go!
- 26 Aug 2021 4:46 AM GMT
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.
- 26 Aug 2021 4:45 AM GMT
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.
