Brazil was eliminated in the round of 16 after losing to South Korea

Brazil lost to South Korea in the round of 16 and was eliminated in the women’s table tennis team competition at the Paris Olympics. Brazil lost 1-3 and bid farewell to the round of 16.

In the team competition, the Brazilian duo of Bruna Alexandre and Giulia Takanashi failed to defeat Shin Yu-bin and Jeon Ji-hee, losing 0 (11×6, 11×5 and 11×8). Bruna Takanashi then took the stage in a close match, defeating Lee Jae-yong 3-2, while in their individual competitions, Giulia and Bruna both lost to Jeon and Lee 3-0.

This competition is historic for Brazilian sports. Bruna Alexandre from Santa Catarina became the first Brazilian athlete in history to compete in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. She competed in doubles and singles. She is the Brazilian’s most decorated Paralympic medalist, with two gold medals. In addition to this, Bruna is still competing in the Paris Paralympic Games.

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In the team competition, the Brazilian duo of Bruna Alexandre and Giulia Takahashi were unable to withstand Shin Yubin and Jeon Jihee, losing all three games.

Personal communication BRUNA TAKAHASHI

Bruna Takahashi took the lead in personal controversy and had a very balanced confrontation with Brazilian Eunhye Lee, who turned the situation around after falling behind and ended up winning 11 to 8. But the Korean responded and dominated the second and third games, both closing at 11 to 9.

Takahashi returned to the game in the fourth game. The Brazilian started to lose and turned the situation around, ending the game 11-8 and bringing the game to the deciding game. In the last game, Bruna took the advantage, pulled away, always kept the score ahead, and finally won 11-4.

Personal communication GIULIA TAKAHASHI

In the second singles match, Bruna Takanashi faced 14th-ranked Jeon Ji-hee. She exchanged the ball well and balanced the match at times, but it was not enough to defeat the Korean, who imposed herself in the match. In the end she closed the match with a score of 11-7, 11-4, 11-2.

Personal communication BRUNA ALEXANDRE

In the last match, Bruna faced Brazilian Lee Eun-hye and played a fairly balanced first set, but the Korean accelerated the game and eventually ended the match 3-0 with scores of 11-8, 11-5 and 11-6.