Quick Info
| Profession | Table Tennis Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/11/1986 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Sundhiya 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 name | Bhavina Hasmukhbhai Patel |
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| Famous for | Being the first Indian TT player to secure a medal at the Paralympics |
| Disability | Lower body paralysis due to polio contracted at age one |
| World Ranking | Ranked World Number 2 in 2011 |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black | ||||||||||||||
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| Hair Color | Black | ||||||||||||||
| Table Tennis |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| College/Institute | Blind People's Association (BPA), Ahmedabad |
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| Educational Qualification | An 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 Status | Married | ||||||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/bhavinapatelofficial/ |
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. |