Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Tokyo Paralympics Day 1, 25th August: Sonalben and Bhavina Patel lose their first match - LIVE Updates, blog
Kickstarting action for the Indian contingent at the Tokyo Paralympics will be medal hopeful paddlers from Gujarat - Bhavina Patel and Sonalben Patel.
Bhavina Patel and Sonalben Patel will face off in the finals of CWG 2022
Welcome to the LIVE blog of The Bridge for Day 1 of the Tokyo Paralympics.
Sonalben Patel, who is ranked World No. 19 and placed in Group D of the Class 3 event, lost a closely fought encounter 2-3 against the 2016 silver medallist Li Qian.
On the other hand, World No. 8 Bhavina Patel, fell to a 3-0 straight games defeat against China's Zhou Ying to bring down curtains on the Indian challenge in Tokyo for the day.
You can read the match report of Sonalben Patel and Bhavina Patel here.
Live Updates
- 25 Aug 2021 1:03 AM GMT
Just ONE MORE HOUR to go!
Good morning, everyone! It's a brand new day and we are ready to start off our Day 1 coverage of the Tokyo Paralympics!
We have ONE HOUR before the action starts! - 24 Aug 2021 5:03 PM GMT
Less than 12 hours to go before we begin!
Excited about the Indian para athletes beginning their campaign tomorrow? We have got you covered!
With less than 12 hours to go before our Indian stars take the limelight at the Tokyo Paralympics, our nerves are tingling with nervous excitement!
Before our seasoned paddlers take stage, find out all details of the thrilling clashes ahead over here!
