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 |
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
Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
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Hometown | Mehsana, Gujarat, India |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married | ||||||||
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Family |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
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. |