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History for Bhavinaben at Tokyo Paralympics
Updated On: 28 August, 2021 07:22 AM IST | Tokyo | PTI
Patel beats defending champ Borislava Peric Rankovic to become first Indian TT player to secure medal in Paralympics
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Bhavinaben Patel during her quarter-final match yesterday. Pic/PCI
Bhavinaben Patel on Friday scripted history by becoming the first Indian table tennis player to secure a medal in the Tokyo Paralympics, setting the tone for an upbeat contingent aiming for its best-ever finish at the Games.
Patel, competing in her maiden Paralympics, ensured a podium finish for herself by entering the semi-finals with a stunning straight-game win over World No. 2 and defending champion Borislava Peric Rankovic of Serbia in the women’s singles Class 4 event.
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