Tokyo Paralympics: Indians in action on August 29 - Paddler Bhavinaben Patel eyes historic gold

Indian paddler Bhavinaben Patel will take on World No. 1 Zhou Ying of China for the women's singles class 4 gold medal on Sunday.

Published : Aug 28, 2021 18:30 IST

REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE: Paddler Bhavinaben Patel will fight World No. 1 Zhou Ying of China for the women's singles class 4 gold medal on Sunday
REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE: Paddler Bhavinaben Patel will fight World No. 1 Zhou Ying of China for the women's singles class 4 gold medal on Sunday
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REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE: Paddler Bhavinaben Patel will fight World No. 1 Zhou Ying of China for the women's singles class 4 gold medal on Sunday

Indian paddler Bhavinaben Patel will take on World No. 1 Zhou Ying of China for the women's singles class 4 gold medal on Sunday. Bhavinaben beat Ying's compatriot and World No. 3 Zhang Miao 3-2 (7-11, 11-7, 11-4, 9-11, 11-8) in the semifinal on Saturday.

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Later in the day, Nishad Kumar, along with compatriot Ram Pal, will compete in the men's high jump T47 final. Nishad's personal best of 2.06m puts him in top three amongst his competitors and the 21-year-old is capable of winning a medal.

Here's the complete list of Indians in action on Sunday.

Indians in action on August 29 (Timings in IST)

6:55 a.m. - Archery - Women's Individual Compound (1/16 Elimination) - Jyoti (Sport Class Standing) vs Kerrie-Louise Leonard (IRE)

7:15 a.m. - Table Tennis - Women's Singles Class 4 Final - Bhavinaben Hasmukhbhai Patel vs Zhou Ying (CHN)

9:00 a.m. - Archery - Mixed Team Compound (1/8 Elimination) - India (Jyoti and Rakesh Kumar) vs Thailand

2:40 p.m. - Archery - Mixed Team Compound (Quarterfinals) - India vs Turkey (Provided India wins its pre-quartefinal)

3:40 p.m. - Archery - Mixed Team Compound (Semifinal)

3:54 p.m. - Athletics - Men's Discus Throw F52 Final - Vinod Kumar

3:58 p.m. - Athletics - Men's High Jump T47 Final - Nishad Kumar and Ram Pal

4:06 p.m. - Archery - Mixed Team Compound (Bronze medal match)

4:26 p.m. - Archery - Mixed Team Compound (Gold medal match)

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