Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated Bhavina Patel and Shubham Wadhwa for winning the Bronze in the Mixed Doubles Class XD7 event at the Asian Para Games 2026, securing India’s first-ever medal in Mixed Doubles at the Games and marking a historic first for Indian Para Table Tennis.
Shri Modi stated that their teamwork, dedication, and determination have brought pride to the nation, and congratulated both athletes on this wonderful milestone, wishing them continued success.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office shared:
“A historic first for Indian Para Table Tennis!
Bhavina Patel and Shubham Wadhwa have won Bronze in the Mixed Doubles Class XD7 event at the Asian Para Games 2026, securing India’s first-ever medal in Mixed Doubles at the Games.
Their teamwork, dedication and determination have brought pride to the nation.
Congratulations to both athletes on this wonderful milestone. Wishing them continued success: PM @narendramodi”
A historic first for Indian Para Table Tennis! Bhavina Patel and Shubham Wadhwa have won Bronze in the Mixed Doubles Class XD7 event at the Asian Para Games 2026, securing India's first-ever medal in Mixed Doubles at the Games. Their teamwork, dedication and determination have brought pride to the nation. Congratulations to both athletes on this wonderful milestone. Wishing them continued success: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 22, 2026
