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

It will be Suzuki Ayako to serve as we begin!

Palak's return finds the net as we get Suzuki on the board first to lead 1-0.

Suzuki is a formidable opponent and Palak has a tough task ahead of her

We are ready to begin with Game 1 as Palak Kohli, all of 19, will try to win her very first match at the Paralympic Games. Let's go!

Players are on court and we are good to begin!

Amit Kumar slips to 3rd position!

Palak Kohli will be in action soon!

The Mixed Doubles match earlier didn't go her way, but #PalakKohli is up for the Singles challenge.

The 19-year-old Indian is taking on Ayako Suzuki of Japan in the Women's Singles SU5 Group A match.#Badminton | #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/q1n4ZJO2Ne

— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) September 1, 2021

Palak Kohli will meet Suzuki Ayako for the first time in her career for Singles

The 19-year-old shuttler from India has only met the World No.1 Japanese veteran - Suzuki Ayako, twice on the court and on both occasions it was doubles and Palak and her partner had lost.

It's singles now at the stage of the Paralympics - can Palak get lucky on the third meeting with the 34-year-old Japanese?

Palak Kohli has to face-off against World No. 1 and top seed from Japan - Suzuki Ayako

Tough challenge for Palak as she prepares to open her campaign in the Women's Singles SU5 event's Group A Play Stage match. She has to begin against the top seed and veteran shuttler, Suzuki Ayako!

#Tokyo2020 #Paralympics #Badminton #PalakKohli graces the court for a 2nd time today as she will take on #Suzuki of #JPN in the Group A Singles SU5 match.

She will be looking for a more positive result. #Cheer4India #Praise4Para #AbJeetegaIndia

— Sports For All (@sfanow) September 1, 2021

Position change

Amit shifts to 2nd place while Dharambir is out of the medal contention. 

Palak Kohli is the youngest shuttler to make it to the Paralympics from India

Not letting the lockdown deter her spirit or keep her away from practise - Palak Kohli kept preparing for this stage!

We are back for more badminton action now as Palak Kohli will return to court!

Ready for another action packed #parabadminton event?#IND @palakkohli2002 will take on #JPN Ayako Suzuki in the Women’s Singles SU5 Group A match in a short while

Watch this space for updates and don't forget to #Cheer4India #Praise4Para pic.twitter.com/UXJHuJWsEi

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) September 1, 2021