Indian pair Bhavina, Subham claim bronze in Para Asian Games table tennis

Bhavina Patel and Subham Wadhwa ended their Asian Para Games campaign with a bronze medal in the mixed doubles XD7 table tennis event, though the Indian combination fell short of reaching the final. The pair's hopes of advancing further were dashed in the semifinal stage when they lost to South Korea's Jang Yeongjin and Lee, a result that relegated them to the bronze medal contest.

Despite the semifinal setback, Patel and Wadhwa regrouped to secure the third-place finish, ensuring India a medal in the mixed doubles category at the continental para sports event. The bronze medal reflects their competitive showing throughout the tournament against strong regional opposition.

The result extends India's presence across multiple medal-winning events at the Asian Para Games table tennis competition. Para athletes like Patel have been instrumental in raising India's profile in para sports on the continental stage, competing against established programs from China, Japan, South Korea, and other Asian nations.

India continues to build its para sports infrastructure and athlete development programs, with table tennis emerging as one of the disciplines where Indian competitors are making steady progress at major international tournaments. The performance of Patel and Wadhwa in the mixed doubles underscores the depth of talent available within the country's para table tennis contingent.