India had a mixed outing on Day 2 at Tokyo Paralympics 2020 as Bhavina Patel advanced to the round of 16 in women's table tennis while Sonalben Patel's journey came to an end after a second loss. Meanwhile, India are yet to open their account in medal which is currently led by China. Check full medal standings.
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Both Bhavina and Sonalben would be aiming to stage a comeback in their next group matches, which are to be played on Thursday (August 25). A lot of hopes would be pinned on the eighth-ranked Bhavina to overturn this defeat and keep India in contention for a medal as she would take on Britain's Megan Shackleton in the Women's Singles Class 4 Group A match. Sonalben would be competing in the Women's Singles Class 3 Group D Table-tennis event against South Korea's Lee Mi-Gyu.
26 Aug, 17:56 (IST)
Sonalben Patel's chances of making it to the next round of the Women's Individual Table Tennis event at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics suffered a huge blow after losing to the Republic of Korea's Lee Mi Gyu, her second consecutive loss. The Indian took a 1-0 lead in the match but Lee came back string winning the game 3-1.
26 Aug, 13:21 (IST)
Bhavina Patel beat Megan Shackleton in the Class 4 match by 3-1. After winning the match she expressed her happiness for winning the game. The video was shared by SAI Media. Check it out below:
26 Aug, 12:13 (IST)
Powerlifter Ni Nengah Widiasih had participated in the 41 kg category and won the first-ever silver medal for Indonesia in the Paralympics.
26 Aug, 10:26 (IST)
Bhavina Patel beats Megan Shackleton in the women's singles class 4 match. She won the game 3-1.
26 Aug, 09:10 (IST)
Bhavina Patel will be in action against Megan Shackleton for a singles Class 4 Group A match. The match will begin at 9.30 AM.
26 Aug, 08:58 (IST)
Omar Qarada has helped Jordan win their first goal medal. The powerlifter participated in the 49 kg category.
26 Aug, 08:17 (IST)
Hi and welcome to the live blog for Day 2 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. I am Dhairya bringing to you all the live updates.
The Tokyo Paralympics 2020 is finally up and running and after a memorable opening ceremony, the action has kickstarted in the competition. India didn't have a great time on the opening day of the action as para table tennis player Sonalben Madhubhai Patel, lost to China's Li Quan 11-9, 3-11, 17-15, 7-11, 4-11. Bhavina Hasmukhbhai Patel, another para table tennis player faced defeat against China's Zhou Ying. She lost 3-11, 9-11, 2-11. 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games: Check Out the Schedule, Indian Athletes & Other Details You Need to Know About.
Both Bhavina and Sonalben would be aiming to stage a comeback in their next group matches, which are to be played on Thursday (August 25). A lot of hopes would be pinned on the eighth-ranked Bhavina to overturn this defeat and keep India in contention for a medal as she would take on Britain's Megan Shackleton in the Women's Singles Class 4 Group A match. Sonalben would be competing in the Women's Singles Class 3 Group D Table-tennis event against South Korea's Lee Mi-Gyu.
India have sent her largest contingent of 54 athletes to the Paralympic Games this year in hope of replicating the success the Olympic athletes achieved earlier this month.
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