The 34-year-old Bhavinaben Patel, who had surprised even the Indian camp in this Paralympics with her sensational show, stunned her world no. 3 Chinese opponent 7-11 11-7 11-4 9-11 11-8 in the semifinal showdown that lasted 34 minutes.

All six were foul throws and a result of 'No Mark' was declared. Ranjeet is now out of the medal contention.

The F52 classification is for athletes with impaired muscle power, restricted range of movement, limb deficiency, or leg length difference, with athletes competing in a seated position.

Sam Grewe of the US grabbed the gold after clearing a height of 1.88m in his third and final attempt to edge Thangavelu.

World No.23, Harvinder Singh was the first athlete from India to win a gold medal at a major para competition in the 2018 Asian Games.

From his long working hours during the day as the district’s top bureaucrat in the pandemic to practicing his game at night, the 38-year-old Karnataka-born officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre had a tough schedule in the run-up to the competition.