Para Table tennis star Bhavina Patel was delighted after successful gold within the ladies’s singles class 3-5 on Saturday, August 6, within the Commonwealth Games 2022. The 35-year-old participant defeated Nigeria’s Ifechukwude Christiana Ikpeoyi 12-10, 11-2, 11-9.
Back in 2021, Bhavina received the silver medal within the Tokyo Paralympics, however she wasn’t fairly glad. Bhavina stated that she is now aiming to win gold within the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.
“I am definitely happy, but I am still looking to win gold in the Paralympics. I will further intensify my training for 2024,” Bhavina was quoted as saying in an unique interview with India Today.
After successful the gold, Bhavina spoke concerning the feelings that ran by her by seeing the Indian flag and listening to India’s nationwide anthem.
“The feelings can’t be expressed in words. We were getting goosebumps on seeing our national flag flying high and listening to our national anthems,” she said.
She additionally expressed gratitude to her household and husband for supporting her by thick and skinny.
“It’s teamwork because if you get support from everywhere, you become ready to put in your best efforts. If your support system is strong, things become easier. My family has been really supportive, especially my parents and husband,” she said.
“I don’t have to household chores as there is a chef. So, I could focus on training and Lalan Doshi, my coach, also trains me on priority” Bhavina stated.
Bhavina, who hails from Gujarat, was additionally glad to see the attention amongst individuals relating to para sports activities.
“It’s much better than before because people are becoming more aware. With the increase in awareness, the difference between a normal player a para athlete is decreasing day by day,” she added.
Back in 2017, Bhavina bagged bronze within the Asian Para Table Tennis Championships in Beijing.
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