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 4:35 AM GMT
And it is Krishna Nagar who has the last word!!
What a performance this was from the second seed! Krishna Nagar impresses in his debut outing as he survives a few scares to win the match in 32 minutes and straight games, 22-20, 21-10!
- 2 Sep 2021 4:33 AM GMT
A nine point gap between Krishna and Didin as the Malaysian attempts another comeback
Krishna Nagar is hungry for a win and you can see it in the prowess of the left-handed shuttler as he leads 19-10!!
- 2 Sep 2021 4:32 AM GMT
Krishna is able to get into the groove again!
Watch out as Krishna Nagar covers spaces quickly and makes brilliant shots! He leads at 15-8! Just points away from victory!
- 2 Sep 2021 4:30 AM GMT
Crisis averted as Krishna heads into the mid-game break with the lead!
It is still in the hands of Krishna as he still maintains a decent lead at 11-7, but he has to be careful around Didin!
- 2 Sep 2021 4:29 AM GMT
Didin is closing the gap - just a 3 point deficit between him and Krishna
Krishna is held at 10 as Didin takes a couple of points quickly. The scoreboard reads 10-7 in game 2!
- 2 Sep 2021 4:27 AM GMT
Didin wins back serve and is looking for a comeback again
Krishna needs to be wary of the Malaysian's tricks as he is attempting a comeback.
Krishna still leads at 10-5 now. - 2 Sep 2021 4:25 AM GMT
Krishna has found his momentum in this encounter
Leading withe ease once more, Krishna Nagar looks well-settled as he goes for great angles with his shots to lead 6-1 in Game 2!
- 2 Sep 2021 4:22 AM GMT
Into Game 2 we move, things look exciting on the radar for Krishna!
Beginning on a strong note, riding on the high of the win in the previous game, Krishna Nagar bounds up to a 2-0 lead!
- 2 Sep 2021 4:20 AM GMT
Phew, that was close but it Krishna Nagar who pockets Game 1!
Nerves are tingling with excitement? Count us in!
Krishna Nagar, swift and lithe, as he is, maintains his cool and converts the pressure points to win the first game, 22-20 in 17 minutes! Onwards we go!
