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)
Thank you for staying tuned to The Bridge's LIVE Blog from Day 2 of the Tokyo Paralympics.
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 3:56 AM GMT
We are about to begin!
Just 5 minutes to go before Bhavina Patel takes charge of matters at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium! Let's go, Bhavina!
- 26 Aug 2021 3:16 AM GMT
Bhavina will start proceedings for the day
The World No. 8 paddler Bhavina Patel will be the one to feature first in action today on Day 2 of the Tokyo Paralympics as she goes toe to toe against Megan Shackleton.
But, she needs to erase the memories of her loss and give it her all today! - 26 Aug 2021 3:14 AM GMT
Do or die matches for both Bhavina and Sonal!
Both Bhavina and Sonal will need to win their matches today to keep their Tokyo Paralympics dream floating.
First in the day, Bhavina will contest against Great Britain's Megan Shackleton in the Group A draw of the Wheelchair Class 4 event. Shackleton also lost her opener to Zhou Ying and therefore she will give it her all to vie for a spot in Round of 16.
Meanwhile, chances are tricky for Sonalben as her opponent, Mi Gyu Lee has defeated Li Qian, giving both players 1 victory each. It'll be tough for Sonal to progress but she needs a win at all costs against the South Korean.
Here's how both Bhavina and Sonal can make it to Round of 16! - 26 Aug 2021 3:08 AM GMT
Both Bhavina and Sonal will look to brush away the memories of the loss
Both Bhavina Patel and Sonalben Patel suffered defeats in their group openers on Day 1 of the Tokyo Paralympics.
While Bhavina was humbled by 2-time Paralympic champion from China, Zhou Ying in straight games, 3-0 in the Wheelchair Class 4 event, Sonalben, on the other hand, put up a hearty fight against 2-time Paralympic medallist, China's Li Qian and missed out on the win by a whisker, 3-2. - 26 Aug 2021 3:04 AM GMT
It's the day of redemption for our Indian paddlers!
A very good morning and welcome to the live blog coverage of Day 2 of India at the Tokyo Paralympics as our Indian paddler duo of Bhavina Patel and Sonalben Patel will hope to stay in course for a medal by winning their final group stage matches today!
