Quick Info
| Profession | Table Tennis Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/09/1987 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Viramgam, Gujarat |
Latest News about Sonalben Patel
26/03/2025
Sonalben Patel won gold in the women’s Class 3 table tennis category at the Khelo India Para Games 2025 in New Delhi. The result was reported as a strong performance by the 2022 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist, who produced a comprehensive victory on the penultimate day of the event.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Sonalben Manubhai Patel |
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| Description | Sonalben Manubhai Patel is an international para table tennis player from Viramgam, Gujarat, India. She competes in wheelchair class 3 and has represented India at multiple Paralympic Games and international championships. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
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| Hair Color | Black |
| Disability | Polio affecting both legs and right hand (90% disability) from 6 months of age |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Geeta Higher Secondary School |
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| College/University | Blind People's Association |
| Educational Qualification | Diploma/course in ITI |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Husband/Spouse | Ramesh Chaudhary (para-athlete) | ||||
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Family
| Father | Manubhai Patel |
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| Mother | Labhuben Patel |
| Spouse | Ramesh Chaudhary |
Career
| Coach | Nilay Vyas | ||||||
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| Medals |
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| Awards | Eklavya Award by the Government of Karnataka in 2014 | ||||||
| Career Turning Point | 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games | ||||||
| Professional Start | 2008 | ||||||
| Mentor | Ms. Lakhia from Blind People's Association, Ahmedabad | ||||||
| Class | Wheelchair Class 3 | ||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sonalben Patel is an Indian para-athlete known for her excellence in table tennis. | |
| 2. She clinched a bronze medal in the women's singles event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. | |
| 3. Despite facing polio during childhood, Sonalben Patel persisted and chose table tennis as her career. | |
| 4. She initially played table tennis as a hobby but later transitioned into professional play with the encouragement of her husband. | |
| 5. Sonalben Patel proudly represented India at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games and has secured medals in various international competitions. | |
| 6. She has participated in several national and international-level competitions since 2008, winning more than three gold medals, four silver medals, and six bronze medals as of August 2022. |