U.S. Badminton Paralympians Make Their Debut at Paris 2024
- August 29, 2024
- 5:13 pm
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Miles Krajewski and Jayci Simon showcased their skill and determination in their opening mixed doubles match, overcoming initial nerves to secure a win against India. They established a 19-14 lead but faced a brief setback as India edged ahead 20-19. However, the U.S. pair clinched the first game 23-21 and dominated the second game with a 21-11 victory. The match lasted 35 minutes, highlighted by a 28-second rally with 25 strokes. At 8:00 PM local time, they will take on Thailand.
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Due to earlier session delays, Simon’s singles match against India was rescheduled and pushed back. Despite a strong start with a 5-3 lead, Simon struggled as her opponent surged ahead, resulting in a 21-7, 21-8 loss. She is set to play against China on Friday at 6:00 PM local time.
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In men’s singles, Krajewski faced Thailand and managed to stay competitive in the first game, ultimately losing 21-13. The second game was a dramatic back-and-forth; after being down 11-6, Miles rallied to level the score at 13-13 and took a 18-15 lead. Despite his efforts, he narrowly lost 22-20. Krajewski will compete against India on Friday at 7:20 PM local time.
Photo Credit: BadmintonPhoto (Alan Spink, Craig Burgess)