Quick Info
| Profession | Table Tennis Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/09/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Viramgam, Gujarat |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Sonalben Patel
20/10/2026
Sonalben Patel won bronze in the women's singles Class 3 para table tennis event at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. She had reached the semi-finals after beating Thailand's Dararat Asayut 3-1 in the quarter-finals, but lost to South Korea's Jiyu Yoon in the semi-final. The bronze secured a podium finish for India in the event.
27/03/2025
Sonalben Patel won gold in the women's Class 3 table tennis category at the Khelo India Para Games 2025 in New Delhi. She defeated Bihar's Vidya Kumari on the penultimate day of the event, adding another major domestic title to her record.
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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. She won a bronze medal in women's singles Class 3 at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. |
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. |
