Bhavina Patel, the first Indian paddler to clinch a medal in table tennis at the Tokyo Paralympics, is gearing up for the Paris Paralympics starting on August 28. Patel, who won a silver medal in the Class 4 event, is determined to do better against her Chinese opponents and is confident that they are not invincible.
Despite China’s dominance in table tennis, Patel believes that they are “humans” too and can be defeated. She is determined to defy their domination and bring home a gold medal for India.
Patel’s journey to the Paralympics has been a challenging one. She was diagnosed with polio at the age of 12, which left her with a permanent disability in her legs. However, she did not let her disability hold her back and pursued her passion for table tennis.
Patel’s hard work and dedication paid off when she won a silver medal at the Tokyo Paralympics. Her achievement has inspired many people with disabilities to pursue their dreams and not let their limitations define them.
Patel’s success has also brought attention to the lack of support and infrastructure for para-athletes in India. Despite the challenges, Patel has continued to train hard and is determined to make India proud at the Paris Paralympics.
As Patel prepares for the Paris Paralympics, she is focused on improving her game and is confident that she can defeat her Chinese opponents. She is determined to bring home a gold medal for India and inspire more people with disabilities to pursue their dreams.
