Teenage para-badminton participant Palak Kohli has certified for Tokyo Paralympic Games which begin on August 24. “We obtained the official communication on Saturday. I’m ecstatic to listen to the information. In the previous couple of months, we’ve got been coaching exhausting to realize our purpose to win a ticket to Japan,” said the 18-year-old. Palak will pair with veteran Parul Parmar in the women’s doubles event SL3-SU5 category at the Paralympics. The Indian team was on track to qualifying but the official announcement came only after the conclusion of the Spanish Para-Badminton tournament, which was one of the qualifying events for Tokyo Paralympics.
“The Indian contingent was unable to participate [in Spain] due to the pandemic,” added Palak.
Currently ranked world No 6, Palak and Parul are assured of a very good present in Japan.
“Our predominant purpose now’s a podium end within the Tokyo Paralympics,” added Palak.
After making it to SL3-SU5 women’s doubles event, Palak is hopeful of qualifying for the SU5 singles category as she is ranked 11th in the world.
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