Seasoned star Latika Thakur from the Capital caught the attention on Day 1 within the Para Khelo India Games on Sunday. Latika, who has gained medals galore within the worldwide area earlier than and is seen as a position mannequin, defeated Riddhi Thacker 21-11, 21-8 within the ladies’s singles quarter-finals (SU 5 class).
In a match the place there was loads of enthusiasm, Latika confirmed how her expertise would stand her in good stead. Competing within the gymnastics corridor of the Indira Gandhi Stadium, Latika wanted 16 minutes for victory.
Neeraj, from Haryana, was additionally in good kind in ladies’s singles (SL3) class, defeating Sanjana Kumari from Jharkand in three lengthy video games. The finish outcome for Neeraj was 17-21, 21-10, 21-13. 21-10, 21-13.
In the identical class, Amudha Saravanan from Tamil Nadu additionally confirmed loads of pluck to enter the semi-finals. She defeated Sangeeta Yadav from Uttar Pradesh 21-5, 21-5.
Conditions within the Capital are chilly however the enthusiasm of the taking part athletes from a number of states is excessive because the Para Khelo India Games are being held for the primary time ever.
For those that battle odds and wish to compete in a sport like para badminton on the primary day, it was aggressive all the way in which.
Tulika Jadhao from Maharashtra was additionally in good kind, securing a semi-ultimate place by defeating Purnima Pandey from Uttar Pradesh in straight video games.
The opening day witnessed a whole of 66 matches being performed on the IG Stadium.
Over 1400 members from 32 states and Union Territories will participate within the prestigious occasion to be held throughout three venues in New Delhi from December 10 to 17.
