India paddler Bhavina Patel settled for a bronze medal after suffering a defeat in the women's singles - Class 4 semifinals in the ongoing 4th Asian Para Games on Wednesday. China's Xiaodan Gu proved to be a major threat to the Indian paddler in the first game. Xiaodan running high on intensity clinched an 11-7 victory, but Bhavina bounced back in the following game to bring the match to parity with an 11-6 victory. Xiaodan switched gears in the next two games making Bhavina struggle for each point. In the third game, the Chinese paddler swept the third game 11-6 and went on to win the fourth game to seal her place in the final by 11-7. Bhavina Patel Wins Bronze Medal in Women's Singles Table Tennis Class 4 Event at Asian Para Games 2023.

Earlier in the day, Sumit Antil and Pushpendra Singh dominated the podium standings by clinching gold and bronze medals respectively in the men's Javelin Throw-F64 final. Sumit broke the Asian Para Games record, World record and Asian record in the event with a throw of 73.29m. He reached the mark in his third attempt of the day and clinched a gold medal.

Sri Lanka's Arachchige Samitha bagged the silver medal with an attempt of 62.42m while Pushpendra Singh settled for silver with a throw of 62.06m.

Following the defeat, Bhavina walked away with a bronze medal and added to India's constantly rising medal tally. This time India has sent 303 athletes - 191 men and 112 women - to the fourth edition of the Asian Para Games which is the largest contingent to the continental event. Sakshi Kasana Wins Bronze Medal in Women's Discus Throw F54/F55 Event at Asian Para Games 2023.

At the 2018 Asian Para Games, India sent a total of 190 athletes and returned with 72 medals, including 15 gold, for their best performance at the quadrennial event.

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