Asian Para Games: Bhavina-Subham win bronze in mixed doubles TT
Synopsis
Bhavina Patel and Subham Wadhwa secured India's latest medal at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, claiming bronze in mixed doubles XD7 table tennis after a strong quarterfinal run was halted by South Korea in the semis. With India ranked fifth overall on 74 medals, this podium finish underlines the country's growing para-sport footprint in Asia.
Key Takeaways
Bhavina Patel and Subham Wadhwa won bronze in mixed doubles XD7 table tennis at the Asian Para Games on 22 October in Nagoya .
They lost the semifinal to South Korea's Jang Yeongjin and Lee Migyu 6-11, 11-8, 5-11, 8-11 .
Their medal was sealed in the quarterfinals with a 11-9, 11-3, 11-6 win over Japan's Kimie Bessho and Masanori Uno .
Dattaprasad Chougule and Savita exited the XD17 mixed doubles event after a 3-2 loss to the Philippines.
India were ranked fifth overall with 74 medals — 17 gold , 23 silver , 34 bronze — at the time of the result.
India's Bhavina Patel and Subham Wadhwa claimed a bronze medal in the mixed doubles XD7 table tennis event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Thursday, 22 October, after falling to South Korea's Jang Yeongjin and Lee Migyu in the semifinal. The Indian pair's podium finish was already secured before the last-four clash, courtesy of their quarterfinal win.
Semifinal Result
The Indian combination went down 6-11, 11-8, 5-11, 8-11 against the South Korean pair in the semifinal. Jang and Lee recovered from a second-game setback to take firm control and seal their place in the final. Despite the defeat, Bhavina and Subham left Nagoya with a medal around their necks.
The Quarterfinal Win That Secured the Medal
The bronze was guaranteed earlier in the day when the Indian duo produced a commanding quarterfinal performance against Japan's Kimie Bessho and Masanori Uno. Bhavina and Subham swept the match in straight games, winning 11-9, 11-3, 11-6, advancing to the semis and locking in a podium finish in the process. The XD7 classification features wheelchair athletes with moderate sitting balance.
Chougule-Savita Exit in XD17 Event
Elsewhere at the Games, India's Dattaprasad Chougule and Savita narrowly missed a semifinal berth in the mixed doubles XD17 event, losing a tight five-game contest to the Philippines' Wilfred Redulla and Manginsay Lhey. The Indian pair made a strong start, claiming the opening two games 11-9, 11-9, but the Filipino combination mounted a decisive comeback, taking the next three 11-2, 11-6, 11-5 to win 3-2. The XD17 classification generally covers standing athletes with physical impairments affecting their legs and arms, spanning classes 6 to 10.
India's Medal Tally at the Asian Para Games
Bhavina and Subham's bronze added to a strong overall showing for India at the Asian Para Games. At the time of the result, India were ranked fifth on the medal table with 74 medals in total — comprising 17 gold, 23 silver, and 34 bronze. The table tennis podium finish reflects a broader medal surge as India continues to establish itself as a formidable para-sport nation across Asia.
With the Games still ongoing in Nagoya, India's athletes will be looking to add further to that count before the closing ceremony.
Point of View
And the pair's straight-games quarterfinal win over Japan — a para TT powerhouse — was not a fluke. India's ranking of fifth overall with 74 medals also reflects a structural investment in para sport that was barely visible a decade ago. The real story is not just medals; it is the pipeline.
NationPress
22 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What medal did Bhavina Patel and Subham Wadhwa win at the Asian Para Games?
Bhavina Patel and Subham Wadhwa won a bronze medal in the mixed doubles XD7 table tennis event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on 22 October. Their podium place was secured after a quarterfinal win over Japan before they fell to South Korea in the semifinal.
What is the XD7 classification in para table tennis?
The XD7 category in para table tennis features wheelchair athletes with moderate sitting balance. It is a mixed doubles event where players are classified based on the functional impact of their impairments on play.
How did India's Dattaprasad Chougule and Savita perform at the Asian Para Games?
Chougule and Savita were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the mixed doubles XD17 event, losing 3-2 to the Philippines' Wilfred Redulla and Manginsay Lhey after blowing a 2-0 lead. They could not secure a semifinal berth in the event.
What is India's overall medal tally at the 2026 Asian Para Games?
India were ranked fifth on the medal table with 74 medals — 17 gold, 23 silver, and 34 bronze — at the time of Bhavina and Subham's bronze. The tally reflects India's growing strength across multiple para-sport disciplines.
Who did Bhavina Patel and Subham Wadhwa defeat in the quarterfinals?
The Indian pair beat Japan's Kimie Bessho and Masanori Uno in the quarterfinals, winning convincingly 11-9, 11-3, 11-6 in straight games. That victory guaranteed them at minimum a bronze medal before they faced South Korea in the semifinal.
