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Tokyo Paralympics: Mixed Doubles Pair Of Odisha’s Pramod Bhagat & Palak Keep Medal Hopes Alive

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OB Bureau

Bhubaneswar:  After losing the opening match, ace para shuttler from Odisha, Pramod Bhagat and his partner Palak Kohli scored a sensational win against the Thai duo of Teamarrom Siripong and Saensupa Nipada in straight games, 21-15, 21-19 on Friday.

With this win, the Mixed Doubles pair has kept the medal hopes alive by sealing a place in the semi-finals of the Tokyo Paralympics.

In a mission mode, they clinched the first game 21-15 in just 12 minutes with some creative shots at jaw-dropping angles. The closely contested second game saw the duo pulling some stunning smashes and cheeky drop shots against their rivals, who took an early lead. The game ended at 21-19 ensuring a berth for the two in the round of four.

OB Bureau

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