Tokyo Paralympics: Day 8, September 1 - Palak Kohli, Pramod Bhagat and Manoj Sarkar in badminton action - LIVE updates, Scores, Result, Medal, Blog

COMEBACK FROM MANOJ AS HE TAKES A 2-POINT LEAD!

Pramod is just a few points away from clinching the match - can Manoj halt it?

Pramod Bhagat has a healthy lead but Manoj is levelling up at 15 ALL!

Pramod Bhagat takes the mid-game interval lead again

Manoj stays close but it is the senior Indian shuttler who is making headway here. He leads at 11-8 in Game 2!

Manoj attempts a comeback but things are looking bleak for the younger Indian

Pramod Bhagat still has the lead here but Manoj is trying to close the gap. Pramod leads 9-6 with Manoj hot on the pursuit!

World No. 1 #PramodBhagat takes the first game 21-10.

Can #ManojSarkar find his way back into the match or will Pramod cruise to a comfortable win. #Badminton | #Paralympics

— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) September 1, 2021

Into Game 2 we head, can Manoj give a stiffer competition?

It is Pramod Bhagat who is smooth-sailing again as he leads 5-1 in Game 2!

And after a tight battle of 14 minutes, it is Pramod Bhagat who pockets the first game

Pramod Bhagat takes the first game as he wins 21-10! Can Manoj make a comeback?

Pramod takes a whopping lead here!

The World No. 1 is racing ahead to win the first game as he takes a 19-10 lead!

29 shots rallies in play here, things are getting exciting!

Pramod Bhagat takes the mid-game interval lead at 11-5. Manoj needs to comeback stronger here!

With this, the momentum of the match has turned!

Pramod still leads at 9-3 but Manoj is giving stiff competition - making Pramod go the distance!