Natalia Partyka is an absolutely outstanding figure for Polish Paralympic sport – the table tennis player made her debut at the games 20 years ago in Athens and since then there has been no event of similar rank from which she did not return with medals.
It was no different during the Paralympic Games in Paris – Partyka first won the bronze medal in doubles together with Karolina Pęk, and then advanced to the semi-finals of the WS10 singles – this meant another sure bronze for her, one of two given away in this competition. The 35-year-old, however, obviously had a much greater sporting appetite.
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Paralympic Games 2024. Natalia Partyka competed in the singles final with Shiau-wen Tian
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On September 3, the Gdańsk player approached the clash with the Taiwanese representative Shiau-wen Tian. The match started off perfectly for her, as Partyka won the first set 11:6. Then it was even better, because in the second set, with our player’s 11 points, her opponent won exactly five “points”.
Tian, however, finally managed to wake up – and in the third set she was the one who was on top with the score 11:8 – so the fight at the table started to get more and more fierce. The Taiwanese player followed up in the next part of the struggle, winning 14:12 and everything was decided by set number five. Here Natalia Partyka won 11:8 and the whole match 3:2 – so she showed great fortitude acting under pressure.
The winner will therefore face Qian Yang (Australia), who defeated Bruna Alexandre (Brazil) in her semi-final, in the fight for gold. The clash will take place on Wednesday, September 4, at the same time as the semi-finals – that is, at 1:45 p.m.
The Paralympic Games in Paris will last until Sunday
The table tennis competition at the 2024 Paralympic Games will last until September 7, the penultimate day of the event. This coming Saturday, at the very end of the competition, fans will have the opportunity to watch five more matches, with the highest laurels at stake.
Natalia Partyka had already won 10 IP medals before she started competing in Paris, six of which were made of the most precious metal. The most successful competition for the sportswoman from Pomerania was in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, when she won gold in both singles and doubles.
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Natalia Partyka: A Shining Star in Polish Paralympic Sport
Natalia Partyka is a household name in Polish Paralympic sport, and for good reason. The 35-year-old table tennis player has been making waves in the Paralympic scene for over two decades, and her recent performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is a testament to her unwavering dedication and skill.
Partyka’s Paralympic journey began at the tender age of 11, when she made her debut at the Sydney 2000 Games [[1]]. Since then, she has gone on to become a five-time Paralympic champion, with a total of seven gold medals to her name [[2]]. Her impressive resume also includes multiple world and European championship titles [[3]].
At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Partyka continued to prove herself as a force to be reckoned with. She started strong, winning a bronze medal in doubles alongside Karolina Pęk, and then advanced to the semi-finals of the WS10 singles, securing another bronze medal in the process. However, Partyka’s ambition didn’t stop there. She went on to compete in the singles final against Shiau-wen Tian of Taiwan, ultimately emerging victorious with a 3-2 win.
The match against Tian was a nail-biter, with Partyka dominating the first two sets before struggling in the third. However, she showed remarkable fortitude under pressure, bouncing back to win the fifth and final set 11:8. This victory earned her a spot in the final against Qian Yang of Australia, which took place on September 4.
Throughout her career, Partyka has consistently demonstrated her prowess on the table tennis table, and her recent performance in Paris is no exception. As she looks to reclaim her crown, Partyka is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding figures in Polish Paralympic sport, inspiring a new generation of athletes with her unwavering dedication and passion for the game.
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Natalia Partyka: A Shining Star in Polish Paralympic Sport
Natalia Partyka is a household name in Polish Paralympic sport, and for good reason. The 35-year-old table tennis player has been making waves in the Paralympic scene for over two decades, and her recent performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is a testament to her unwavering dedication and skill.
A Stellar Career
Partyka’s Paralympic journey began at the tender age of 11, when she made her debut at the Sydney 2000 Games [[1]]. Since then, she has gone on to become a five-time Paralympic champion, with a total of seven gold medals to her name [[2]]. Her impressive resume also includes multiple world and European championship titles [[3]].
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
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