Today on the 28th July 2012 saw the first day of the table tennis at the London 2012 Olympics in the beautiful Excel Arena. Great Britains Paul Drinkhall and Joanna Parker both faced players ranked lower than themselves and were under pressure however both delivered in style!
Paul Drinkhall - Photo by: PA
Joanna Parker of team GB faced Brazil's Caroline Kumahara. Joanna's style is defensive and there are not many or if any Latin America styles to match Joanna's. Caroline found it very difficult to get a rhythm in her game. Parker mixed the spin and won in four straight sets with scores 11-7, 11-5, 11-9, 11-9. The strong 5000 spectators erupted with joy as Parker sealed the final point.
Later in the day Paul Drinkhall of Team GB faced Kuwait’s Ibrahem Alhasan. Paul came flying out the blocks with speed and power. Paul was not in the excel arena to play passive, from the word go Paul dominated the rally. Drinkhall took charge of the short game which allowed him to dictate the rally with his strong forehand topspin. Paul is often compared to the Chinese due to his powerful forehand play.
Paul Drinkhall defeated Kuwait’s Ibrahem Alhasan in four straight sets with score 11-9, 12-10, 11-9, 11-4.
Paul Drinkhall and girlfriend Joanna Parker progress into round two of the London 2012 Olympics. 5000 fans cheered GB team to victory. Who knows, the fans may be able to push them to some surprises along the way! Stay tuned!
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Paul Drinkhall - Photo by: PA
Joanna Parker of team GB faced Brazil's Caroline Kumahara. Joanna's style is defensive and there are not many or if any Latin America styles to match Joanna's. Caroline found it very difficult to get a rhythm in her game. Parker mixed the spin and won in four straight sets with scores 11-7, 11-5, 11-9, 11-9. The strong 5000 spectators erupted with joy as Parker sealed the final point.
Later in the day Paul Drinkhall of Team GB faced Kuwait’s Ibrahem Alhasan. Paul came flying out the blocks with speed and power. Paul was not in the excel arena to play passive, from the word go Paul dominated the rally. Drinkhall took charge of the short game which allowed him to dictate the rally with his strong forehand topspin. Paul is often compared to the Chinese due to his powerful forehand play.
Paul Drinkhall defeated Kuwait’s Ibrahem Alhasan in four straight sets with score 11-9, 12-10, 11-9, 11-4.
Paul Drinkhall and girlfriend Joanna Parker progress into round two of the London 2012 Olympics. 5000 fans cheered GB team to victory. Who knows, the fans may be able to push them to some surprises along the way! Stay tuned!
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