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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
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Ludhiana: City paddler bags bronze at US para event
Para table tennis player Shubham Wadhwa has once again brought laurels to the city, clinching a bronze medal in the mixed doubles event at the ITTF World Para Elite, held in Spokane, Washington, from August 6 to 13. Para table tennis player Shubham Wadhwa has won a bronze medal in mixed doubles In ITTF World Para Elite. (HT Photo) Partnering with Paralympic medalist Bhavina Patel, the 29-year-old outclassed Slovakia and France with identical 3-0 wins before bowing out in the semifinals against Korea. The championship featured players from nearly 30 countries, making the podium finish a significant achievement. This latest triumph comes just weeks after Wadhwa's double-bronze feat at the ITTF World Para Future tournament in Taipei, Taiwan, from June 26 to 29. In men's doubles, he blanked Taipei 3-0 in the group stage and edged Singapore 3-2 in a tense quarterfinal before losing to Korea 1-3 in the last four. In mixed doubles, he once again fought his way to the podium. Currently in his final year of engineering, Wadhwa has been enjoying a stellar 2025 season. In March, he won gold at the Khelo India Para Games in New Delhi, defeating Rajasthan's Madhuram 3-0 in the final. Earlier, at the UTT 2nd Para Table Tennis National Ranking Championship in Vadodara, he bagged two golds and a bronze. Wadhwa's winning streak began earlier this year with a silver at the ITTF World Para Future Costa Brava Spanish Open, where he beat opponents from Hungary and France before finishing runner-up to a French player. His track record includes multiple national titles, gold in men's singles Class-3 at the UTT Para Table Tennis National Ranking Championship in Indore in November 2023, and three golds at the 2023 UTT Para Table Tennis Nationals. Internationally, he also captured mixed doubles gold at the ITTF Fa40 Thailand Para Open in July last year. In 2016, a life-altering road accident left him with a spinal injury and temporary paralysis. It was at the table tennis board that he discovered not just a game, but a calling. By 2022, his relentless spirit and hard work bore fruit with his first national gold medal, setting the stage for a career that continues to inspire.
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
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- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana's Shubham bags two bronze medals at para TT tourney in Taipei
Ludhiana's own para table tennis star, Shubham Wadhwa, has once again demonstrated his talent on the global stage. Competing at the prestigious ITTF World Para Future tournament, held in Taipei, Taiwan, from June 26 to 29, the 29-year-old athlete secured two bronze medals – one in the men's doubles and another in the mixed doubles categories – bringing immense pride to both his city and the nation. Shubham Wadhwa (HT Photo) In the men's doubles group stage, he stormed past the Taipei team with a dominating 3-0 victory. He kept the momentum going by edging out Singapore 3-2 in a thrilling quarter-final encounter. Although he fought valiantly, Wadhwa fell to Korea 1-3 in the semi-finals, securing a bronze medal. A final-year engineering student, Wadhwa has had an extraordinary year on the table tennis circuit. Just three months ago, he captured the gold medal at the Khelo India Para Games 2025, held from March 24 to 26 in New Delhi. He swept the final match against Rajasthan's Madhuram with an impressive 3-0 scoreline, showcasing his skill and determination. Prior to his Khelo India triumph, Wadhwa had already made headlines at the UTT 2nd Para Table Tennis National Ranking Championship 2024-25 in Vadodara, from March 21 to 23. Teaming up with Haryana's Ekta Bhyan in mixed doubles and Tamil Nadu's JD Madan in men's doubles, he secured two gold medals. His stellar form continued in singles, where he added a bronze to his medal tally. Wadhwa's string of victories this year follows a silver medal performance at the ITTF World Para Future Costa Brava Spanish Open in March. Facing players from 25 countries, he reached the finals after hard-fought 3-2 wins over Hungary in the quarterfinals and France in the semi-finals. He was overpowered 0-3 by a French opponent in the final, making him a runner-up in the tournament. Adding to his decorated career, Wadhwa won gold in men's singles Class-3 at the UTT Para Table Tennis National Ranking Championship in Indore in November 2023. He continued his golden run with three golds at the UTT Para Table Tennis National Championship in March 2023, and yet another gold in mixed doubles at the ITTF Fa40 Thailand Para Open in July last year. Wadhwa's relentless pursuit of excellence and his ability to consistently deliver on both national and international platforms serves as an inspiration for young para sportspersons.
