India at Tokyo Paralympics: Indian shuttler Manoj Sarkar lost the men’s singles SL3 semi-final match in straight sets in the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics on Saturday.
Daniel Bethell of Great Britain defeated Manoj 21-8, 21-10 in the semi-final clash to seal the match in 38 minutes. The Indian shuttler will now compete in the bronze medal later on Saturday.
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Meanwhile, Pramod Bhagat entered the final after defeating Daisuke Fujihara of Japan 21-11, 21-16 in the men’s singles SL3 event.
India at Tokyo Paralympics: Bhagat, the world number one, dominated the proceedings and won the match in straight sets to reach the final.
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On Friday, Indian duo Pramod Bhagat and Palak Kohli defeated N Saensupa and Siripong Teamarrom 2-0 in mixed doubles SL3 SU5 Group match to move to the semi-finals.
