Spirited Bhavina qualifies for the next stage
The Hindu
Overcomes Britain’s Shackleton in an exciting clash; Sonalben loses
India's para table tennis player Bhavina Patel defeated Megan Shackleton of Great Britain 11-7, 9-11, 17-15, 13-11 in a thrilling Group A contest in women’s singles - Class 4 on Thursday. She saved a game point in the fourth game before taking the lead and clinching the issue. The win helped Bhavina qualify for the next round. Sonalben Patel, however, lost to Lee Mi-gyu of South Korea in a women’s singles Group D - Class 3 match. Lee beat Sonalben 10-12, 11-5, 11-3, 11-9. Sonalben won the closely fought opening game but was not able to sustain the momentum.More Related News
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