Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Bhavina Patel bagged silver as she lost 7-11, 5-11, 6-11 to World No. 1 Ying Zhou of China in the final of the class 4 women’s singles table tennis. Bhavina thus won India’s first medal at Tokyo 2020 and 13th overall. In fact, Bhavina had lost to her Chinese opponent in straight games in her first match in Tokyo Paralympics in the group stage, the only opponent she could not beat in the whole tournament. Jyoti Balyan lost to Kerrie-Louise Leonard of Ireland 141-137 in the Women’s Individual Compound 1/16 Elimination round. She will be in action again with Rakesh Kumar, as they look to go deep in the mixed team compound open archery event. They are seeded sixth but have a shot at reaching the semi-finals and hopefully beyond. Vinod Kumar will be in action in the Men’s Discus Throw – F52 event as Nishad Kumar and Ram Pal Chahar will compete in the Men’s High Jump – T47.
Paddler Bhavina Patel Bags Silver in Tokyo Paralympics
