Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Tokyo Paralympics: Day 9, September 2 - Arvind competing in F35 Shot Put final - LIVE updates, scores, results, blog, medal
Catch all the LIVE updates from Day 9 of the Tokyo Paralympics as a star-studded Indian para badminton contingent take centre stage.
Arvind Malik
Welcome to the live blog of The Bridge on Day 9 of the Tokyo Paralympics.
Get ready for an action-packed day as badminton begins full force with a 7-member strong contingent in Indian badminton put their best foot forward in their Group Stage matches. There will also be Shooting, Taekwondo and Athletics action to look forward to at the Paralympics as several top names will be in action.
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- 2 Sep 2021 4:55 AM GMT
Palak is being very strategic with her shots - keeping them short but well-planned
Palak seems to have read into the game of Baglar well as she finds the corners to lead 4-3 in Game 2!
- 2 Sep 2021 4:53 AM GMT
Palak dominates and gets Game 1 in her pocket!
Let's go, Palak - brilliant performance by the young Indian as she bags the opening game, 21-12 in 12 minutes!
- 2 Sep 2021 4:50 AM GMT
Palak goes for long serves and wins points with confidence - her triumphant screams filling up the air at the Yoyogi Stadium!
Palak has newfound confidence now as she leads the way at 18-10!
- 2 Sep 2021 4:47 AM GMT
However, it is Palak who takes the lead in the mid-game break!
Palak wins back serve on time to take the mid-game break at 11-8! Let's keep the momentum going!
- 2 Sep 2021 4:46 AM GMT
There is no underestimating Baglar however!
Palak's opponent charges back, unwilling to let the Indian call the shots here.
- 2 Sep 2021 4:44 AM GMT
Loud grunts and fist-pumps from the Indian youngster!
Palak is finding cheeky angles here and really stepping up in the game as her efforts take her to a 10-5 lead! Let's go!
- 2 Sep 2021 4:42 AM GMT
Let's cheer on this 19-year-old firebrand shuttler now!
Palak Kohli is beginning to find her rhythm in the match, early on, she leads 5-4!! It's pretty close!
- 2 Sep 2021 4:38 AM GMT
Onto the next - time for Palak Kohli to shine now!
Can Palak win her 2nd group stage match? It is very important for her to win!
#IND @palakkohli2002 will take on #TUR Zehra Baglar in her 2nd match in Women's Singles SU5 group play in a short while
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) September 2, 2021
Watch this space for more updates and keep encouraging her with your #Cheer4India messages#Praise4Para#Paralympics pic.twitter.com/6PqdL96HGr
