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 4:16 AM GMT
Into Game 2 we go!
Yet again, the beginning of the second game is similar to the first as both Patel and Shackleton stay abreast of each other.
It is 2 ALL on the board! - 26 Aug 2021 4:15 AM GMT
Bhavina Patel wins her first game at the Tokyo Paralympics!
After having been humbled by Zhou Ying in her group opener where she failed to win a single game, Bhavina Patel clinches her first game at the Tokyo Paralympics in 7 minutes as she pockets it against Megan Shackleton, 11-7!
- 26 Aug 2021 4:14 AM GMT
Bhavina has GAME POINT!
And in 7 minutes, Bhavina has GAME POINT!
She leads the way at 10-7! - 26 Aug 2021 4:13 AM GMT
Shackleton levels up!
The match is starting to get intense with the intelligent shot placement from both players.
Shackleton comes up and it is 6 ALL on the board. - 26 Aug 2021 4:11 AM GMT
Shackleton closes in!
Shackleton bounds right back and lags behind Bhavina at 4-5!
Bhavina still has the lead here. - 26 Aug 2021 4:09 AM GMT
Bhavina with the 2-point lead
The veteran Indian paddler finds the opportunity and seizes it, no time wasted!
Bhavina leads 4-2 in GAME 1. - 26 Aug 2021 4:09 AM GMT
Tense beginning with decent rallies!
Both Bhavina and Shackleton begin with good pace and are at 2 ALL. Nobody is willing to give away free points today, not so soon!
- 26 Aug 2021 4:06 AM GMT
We are good to begin!
Get ready to cheer loudly as Bhavina has arrived at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium and we are ready to begin this FINAL group stage match!
- 26 Aug 2021 4:01 AM GMT
Know your opponent - Megan Shackleton!
At just 22 years of age, Megan Shackleton of Great Britian is already a champion player. Like Bhavina, even Shackleton is making her Paralympic debut and is new to this! However, the British player has won several titles in team events at the European and World stages.
Having lost her opening match like Bhavina, as well, Shackleton will be giving it her all against the veteran Indian paddler. - 26 Aug 2021 3:59 AM GMT
All eyes on Table 5 now!
Bhavina will look to give it her all against Shackleton, who at 22, is quite the force and is not to be trifled with!
Let's see what tricks Bhavina has up her sleeve today!
