(Table tennis news) Tokyo Paralympics 2021 Live Update: Indian table tennis player Bhavina Patel stormed into the semifinals of women’s class 4 after defeating Borislava Peric of Serbia 3-0 in straight games with a score of 11-5, 11-6, 11-7.
The 34 year old started off strongly, winning the first game 11-5 in just five minutes and the second game 11-6 at blitzkrieg pace. She then went on to inflict the final blow on the reigning Paralympics champion by defeating Peric 11-7 in the final game in just six minutes to wrap up the quarter final clash.
Bhavina Patel has made history as she is now the first Indian para table tennis player to reach a semifinals. In her journey to the semi’s, Bhavina has now defeated the World number 2, 8 and 9 and stands a good chance of winning a medal.