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 4:19 AM GMT
Didin really pulls off a great comeback here!
It is 20 ALL on the board as Didin really amps up the pressure in this hard-fought, intense opening game!
- 2 Sep 2021 4:17 AM GMT
Pressure on the Krishna Nagar serve now as he wins back service at a crucial juncture!
Rallies are getting longer now as the nerves are also coming into play as Krishna leads at 19-17!
- 2 Sep 2021 4:16 AM GMT
Things are beginning to look slightly tricky now - Didin closes the gap almost.
Just a 2 point deficit separating Didin from Krishan, who is in the lead at 18-16!
- 2 Sep 2021 4:15 AM GMT
Didin tries to close in - in what is attempting to be a cat and mouse game but Krishna smashes with power
Didin narrows the lead and comes up hot but Krishna is still finding the right angles here. The Indian second seed leads the way at 18-14!
- 2 Sep 2021 4:12 AM GMT
Didin tries to put Krishna in a spot of difficulty - but so far, Krishna looks unruffled
Krishna Nagar is still in cruise control as he has a 5 point cushion in the opening game, as he leads 15-10.
- 2 Sep 2021 4:10 AM GMT
Rallies are kept short here but Krishna is coming out on top more!
Krishna Nagar looks well placed in this opening match as he moves with confidence to lead the way at 13-7! Let's go!
- 2 Sep 2021 4:08 AM GMT
We have started with the first game and Krishna is showing his agility!
Krishna Nagar is in no mood to waste time as he races on to a 11-5 lead! What a start - in just 5 minutes he takes the mid-game interval lead!
- 2 Sep 2021 4:06 AM GMT
Get ready for this fiery player who can cover great court distance in the blink of an eye!
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— BWF (@bwfmedia) August 23, 2021 - 2 Sep 2021 4:03 AM GMT
It is time for Krishna to display his skills with the racquet as he takes on the Malaysian
Competing in the Men's SH6 Group B opener, Krishna Nagar, who is an ardent football and Messi-worshipper, will look to make a mark now!
