Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Tokyo Paralympics - Day 3, August 27 - Bhavina storms into semis, Tek Chand in action - LIVE updates, Scores, Results, Blog, Medal
Action-packed day ahead for India as Bhavina Patel, Jaideep Deswal, Sakina Khatun get ready to clinch glory in Tokyo.
Bhavina Patel, Tek Chand will headline action on Day 3 of Tokyo Paralympics
Welcome to the live blog of The Bridge on Day 3 of the Tokyo Paralympics!
The third day of the Tokyo Paralympics promises to be action-packed as India has a busy day ahead and a chance to open their medal book tally at the quadrennial event.
The star table tennis player, Bhavina Patel, has advanced to the quarterfinal with a 3-0 win over Brazil's Joyce de Oliveira, while compound archer Jyoti Baliyan finished 15th in the women's individual ranking round with a final score of 671.
On the other hand, Powerlifter Sakina Khatun finished fifth in Women's -50kg Powerlifting with a best of 93kg.
Archer Rakesh Kumar finished third in the Men's Compound Individual Ranking Round, while Shyam Sundar Swami finished 21st. Likewise, Harvinder Singh finished 21st in Men's Recurve Individual Ranking Round, while Vivek Chikara finished a commendable 10th.
Bhavina Patel creates history as she bypassed the reigning Paralympic champion, Peric Borislava, the World No. 2 from Serbia as she defeats her most comprehensively in straight games, 3-0, needing just 18 minutes to book herself a semi-final ticket!
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Live Updates
- 27 Aug 2021 10:38 AM GMT
Table tennis - Bhavina is being really dominant today, Borislava is left without answers
BHAVINA RACES TO A MATCH POINT AT 10-7!
- 27 Aug 2021 10:36 AM GMT
Table tennis - Just a few points to go now for Bhavina!
Quick and short rallies going on here as Bhavina takes the lead at 7-5 in Game 3! Let's go!!
- 27 Aug 2021 10:35 AM GMT
Tek Chand has suited up.
The Indian is taking is time to adjust himself. This is extremely important as any lose attachment to the seat can cause problems while throwing.
- 27 Aug 2021 10:35 AM GMT
Update from table tennis - Bhavina takes a lead in Game 3!
Bhavina is determined for success today and the semi-final berth is just a few points away now!
- 27 Aug 2021 10:33 AM GMT
Table tennis - Bhavinaben takes the second game too!
Beautiful performance from Bhavina as she races up to a 2 Game lead against the World No. 2 from Serbia! Attagirl, Bhavina, as she takes the second game, 11-6!
- 27 Aug 2021 10:32 AM GMT
Table tennis - GAME POINT FOR BHAVINA AGAIN!
Bhavina contests long rallies with sheer dominance and gets a game point again at 10-6!
