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- He is aiming for gold at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan and hopes to deliver a strong performance at the World Para Table Tennis Championships in Thailand.
- In the singles category, he is placed 15th in the world and sixth in Asia, while also holding the distinction of being India’s highest-ranked player in his class.
- Ludhiana-based para table tennis player Shubham Wadhwa has achieved a major milestone for Indian sport by winning a bronze medal at the ITTF World Para Elite Tournament held in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
Ludhiana-based para table tennis player Shubham Wadhwa has achieved a major milestone for Indian sport by winning a bronze medal at the ITTF World Para Elite Tournament held in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
Wadhwa teamed up with Gujarat’s acclaimed para paddler Bhavina Patel to secure third place in the mixed doubles XD-7 category at the prestigious competition, which was held from July 18 to 22.
The medal added another significant chapter to India’s growing presence in international para table tennis. Wadhwa’s performance was particularly noteworthy as he became part of the first Indian men’s contingent to earn a medal at the elite-level tournament.
His success on the global stage follows a remarkable personal journey marked by resilience and determination. Wadhwa suffered a spinal cord injury in a serious road accident in 2016 and remained confined to bed for nearly two years.
He was introduced to table tennis during rehabilitation and gradually transformed the sport into a professional pursuit. Over the years, he has emerged as one of the country’s most consistent para paddlers.
Wadhwa has so far won 10 gold medals at the national level and collected 20 medals in international competitions. He is currently ranked fourth in the world and third in Asia in mixed doubles.
In the singles category, he is placed 15th in the world and sixth in Asia, while also holding the distinction of being India’s highest-ranked player in his class.
Following his medal-winning performance, Wadhwa said his focus had now shifted to the major international events ahead. He is aiming for gold at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan and hopes to deliver a strong performance at the World Para Table Tennis Championships in Thailand.
His long-term ambition remains to win a medal for India at the Paralympic Games.
Acknowledging the support he received throughout his sporting journey, Wadhwa said the confidence shown in him by his well-wishers continued to motivate him.
“I am grateful to everyone whose faith in me inspires me to work harder and strive for greater success. I remain committed to bringing more international medals for India and making the country proud,” he said.
