Bhavinaben Patel assured India atleast a bronze medal in Tokyo Paralympics.© Twitter
Bhavinaben Hasmukhbhai Patel created historical past on Friday by turning into the primary Indian to enter the semi-finals of the Paralympic Desk Tennis competitors and has assured India a medal. The 34-year-old Gujarat-based paddler defeated the defending champion Borislava Peric-Rankovic of Serbia 11-5, 11-6, 11-7 in simply 18 minutes within the girls’s singles quarterfinal Class 4 class. “I wish to thank all Indians due to their blessing and love I’m able to obtain this. I’ll play the semifinal tomorrow so hold showering your love for me,” stated Bhavina after the sport.
“Extraordinarily happy with Bhavinaben’s effort, very honest preparation. Kudos to her constant observe and give attention to coaching. Very calm when she is competing. Even the loss within the first match didn’t make her lose wits round her. She takes on strain so superbly,” stated President of Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) Deepa Malik.
“Psychological coaching and ability collectively have been her arsenal to maintain profitable. She confirms the slot within the medal place however we need to see a brighter medal. We’re so happy with her, confirming the primary medal for the nation on the showpiece occasion. I’m so happy with Bhavinaben and excited for tomorrow’s match,” added the PCI President.
Bhavinaben can be in motion within the semifinals at 6:10 am (IST) on Saturday.
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