After losing 0-3 to world number one Chinese paddler Ying Zhou in the women’s singles class 4 final here on August 29, Indian table tennis star Bhavina Patel signed off with a historic silver medal in her debut Paralympic Games.
Indian Para table tennis player Bhavina Patel brings home silver medal at #TokyoParaolympics
"She has made us proud, we will give her a grand welcome on her return," says her father Hasmukhbhai Patel in Mehsana, Gujarat pic.twitter.com/nn6uZIQWu8
— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2021
Patel, who was diagnosed with polio when she was 12 months old, had defeated world no 3 Miao Zhang of China 7-11 11-7 11-4 9-11 11-8 in the semifinal showdown on Saturday.
Bhavina had earlier lost to Ying Zhou in straight games in her first match in Tokyo Paralympics in the group stage as well. Zhou has been the only opponent she could not beat.
Here is how our Prime Minister and President Congratulated her on her acheivement:
“The remarkable Bhavina Patel has scripted history! She brings home a historic Silver medal. Congratulations to her for it. Her life journey is motivating and will also draw more youngsters towards sports,” tweeted PM Modi.
The remarkable Bhavina Patel has scripted history! She brings home a historic Silver medal. Congratulations to her for it. Her life journey is motivating and will also draw more youngsters towards sports. #Paralympics
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2021
“Bhavina Patel inspires the Indian contingent and sportslovers, winning silver at #Paralympics. Your extraordinary determination and skills have brought glory to India. My congratulations to you on this exceptional achievement,” tweeted President Kovind.
Bhavina Patel inspires the Indian contingent and sportslovers winning silver at #Paralympics. Your extraordinary determination and skills have brought glory to India. My congratulations to you on this exceptional achievement.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 29, 2021
