Paralympics: Badminton star Manasi Joshi knocked out; Avani and Mona advance to shooting finals

Heartbreak for India's Manasi Joshi as she was knocked out of the women's singles SL3 category. 

Manasi faced defeat despite making earlly irodas in the first game. However, her opponent Oksana Kozyna came roaring back to take the deciding game 23-21. 

Manasi Joshi participated  in the badminton SL3 category, which included players whose movement is moderately affected on one side of the body, both legs or absence of limbs.

Meanwhile, Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal have qualified to play in the Women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 final.

The SH1 category in shooting is for athletes who have impaired movement in their arms, lower trunk, or legs, or who have limb absence. In this classification, shooters compete in a standing position, so there is no requirement for them to sit.

(With inputs from Agencies)