A win for Bhakti

After just six years, Bhakti Patel is making her mark on the Para Table Tennis scene.

In October, the 20-year-old Cerebral Palsy Society member won the New Zealand Para National Women’s Singles title for classes 6 to 11. She also earned a silver medal in the women’s doubles and in the women’s singles class 8 to 11.

The Auckland resident loves that table tennis gives her the chance to meet new people and learn new skills.

“I also love the support I get in the table tennis community. There are so many more things I love about the sport.”

She plays for the Counties Manukau Table Tennis Association and is grateful to her “amazing and supportive coaches” John and Jillie.

“I would not be here without you.”

Bhakti also appreciates the support her family has given her, and the funding provided by the Cerebral Palsy Society.

“Thank you to the CP Society for funding my driving lessons so I can be more independent, and all the funding the CP Society has given me in the past for enabling me with my fitness and  wellbeing.”

This article was originally published in the September to December 2023 edition of The Review magazine.

For more information:
Melanie Louden
Communications Manager
melanie@cpsociety.org.nz
Mobile: 022 087 819