Bhavina Patel

Table Tennis Player

Indian Sundhiya Village, Mehsana, Gujarat, India

Quick Info

ProfessionTable Tennis Player
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth06/11/1986
Age39 years
BirthplaceSundhiya Village, Mehsana, Gujarat, India

Latest News about Bhavina Patel

01/07/2025

Bhavina Patel was featured in international media as a leading contender for the upcoming Paris 2024 Paralympics, with analysts highlighting her consistent performance and potential to win gold in the women's singles Class 4 event. Her journey from a polio survivor to a Paralympic silver medalist continues to inspire athletes globally.

15/03/2025

Bhavina Patel received the National Sports Award for Excellence from the Indian government, recognizing her outstanding contributions to para-table tennis and her historic silver medal at the Tokyo Paralympics. The award ceremony was attended by top sports officials and fellow athletes who praised her resilience and dedication.

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Bio/Wiki

Full nameBhavina Hasmukhbhai Patel
Famous forBeing the first Indian TT player to secure a medal at the Paralympics
DisabilityLower body paralysis due to polio contracted at age one
World RankingRanked World Number 2 in 2011

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Table Tennis
CategoryPara Athletics
EventPara Table Tennis C4
Records
  • First Indian TT player to secure a medal at the Paralympics
  • Only second female sportsperson from India to win a Paralympic medal after Deepa Malik
MedalsFive gold, 13 silver, and eight bronze medals in 28 international events
Awards
  • Recipient of the Sardar Patel and Eklavya Award
  • Recipient of the Eklavya Award
Coach
  • Lalan Doshi
  • Tejalben Lakhia
Achievements
  • Silver medal in women's singles Class 4 at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
  • Gold medal in women's singles Class 4 at the 2022 Commonwealth Games
  • First Indian to reach the finals of a table tennis event at the Paralympics

Educational Qualification(s)

College/InstituteBlind People's Association (BPA), Ahmedabad
Educational QualificationAn ITI course from BPA

Personal Life

Contracted polio at age one, resulting in lower body paralysis
Relocated to Ahmedabad in 2004 for better opportunities and training
Shares hometown (Sundhiya near Vadnagar) with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
HusbandNikul Patel (Businessman)
Parents
FatherHasmukhbhai Patel (owns a small cutlery kiosk)
MotherName not publicly disclosed

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Bhavina made history by winning India's first Paralympic table tennis medal at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. She has a successful track record with multiple international medals. Hailing from Sundhiya near Vadnagar, she shares her hometown with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Overcoming polio at age one, she sustained lower body paralysis. Relocated to Ahmedabad in 2004 for better opportunities. Her passion for table tennis blossomed during her ITI course at BPA. Achieved the impressive milestone of being ranked World Number 2 in 2011. Continues to shine by winning medals at various prestigious championships.
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