Making his memorable debut in Paralympics, India Bhavina Patel beat the Champion of Paralympics and the World No.
2 Borislava Peric-Rankovic from Serbia to enter the semifinals of the Singles Class Women event in Tokyo.
And he continued spree which killed the giant on Saturday, beating the world of China No.
3 Zhang Miao for a place in a gold medal match.
Win the quarter-finals on Friday ensured that Bhavina became the country’s first clasp tennis player to ensure medals in Paralympics.
The 34-year-old Indian defeated Rio 11-5, 11-6, 11-7 in 18 minutes in their last contest.
He previously saw the challenge of Joyce de Oliveira 12-10, 13-11, 11-6 in the round of 16.
After winning the semifinals on Saturday, Bhavina now looks good for historic gold.
He struggled to add a 7-11, 11-7, 11-4, 9-11, 11-8 over Miao in the semifinals.
Indians will take the worldly Chinese Paddler No.
1 Ying Zhou at Clash Summit on Sunday at 7:15 IS.
#Ind Bhavina Patel’s Dream Run continues! 👏 One win away from here gold medal.
India is proud of you 🇮🇳 …
https://t.co/SnleWWPXLY- Doormarshan Sports (@DSportsChannel) 1630114170000Bhavina, WHO Hails from Vadnagar in the district of Mehsana Gujarat, moved to Ahmedabad after marrying Nikul Patel, who has played Junior Cricket for Gujarat.
His father manages a small tableware store in the village.
“He was 90% disabled but he had the strength and determination of 10 people who were able.
I received inspiration from the will and confidence,” said Bhavina Nikul’s husband to Ti by telephone from Tokyo, referring to his wife’s disability due to polio suffering in childhood.
Athletes in the class 4 category have a fair sitting balance and full-functional arms and hands.
Their interference may be caused by lower spinal cord lesions or cerebral palsy.
President of the Gujarat Vipul Mittra State Tennis Association said, “He has become a top-class player for more than a decade now and I am happy that he has the opportunity to show off his talent on the largest sports stage.
I am sure he will continue to shine and inspire others.
“Now we #GOFOGOLD !!! @ Bhavinapelel6 is up to the final #tabletennis 🏓🔥🔥🔥🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 after defeating the world no.
3 # Chn …
https://t.co/DFBPV6D68Q- Paralympic India 🇮🇳 # Cheer4India 🏅 # Praise4Para (@Parympicindia) Coach 1630114662000Bhavina Lallan Doshi told Tii saying paddle the rice reap the results of resilience and hard work.
“We have done a lot of effort to improve coordination between hands, eyes and mind.
We have studied their opponents and developed a strategy to make their shots difficult for them,” Doshi said.
The increase in the game has been possible because “fast response” through practice, he said, adding that the focus has been on “receiving the next ball” and “blocking”.
“He was made to practice against two players, helping his body achieving flexibility,” Doshi said.
(With input from PTI)