Pune, February 3: Rising Indian shuttler Arati Patil, who is supported by the Punit Balan Group (PBG), has confirmed her berth at the upcoming
BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2024, to be held in Pattaya, Thailand from February 20 to 25.
The 23-year-old Kolhapur resident, Arati is currently ranked 13 in the women’s singles (Standing/upper limb impairment) SU5 world rankings.
The Khelo India gold medallist Arati won a mixed doubles silver medal at the 2017 Asian Youth Para Games and has accumulated seven bronze medals in women’s singles and doubles events at various international para-badminton competitions.
“The Punit Balan Group has always believed that by investing in the dreams of athletes, we contribute to the larger narrative of India’s sporting success. Arati Patil is an exceptional talent,” commented Punit Balan, Chairman & Managing Director, PBG.
We are delighted to fuel her aspirations as she competes on the world stage. I am confident that she will bring laurels to the country at the World Championships. I wish her all the best.”
Arati, who has previously competed at the BWF Para Badminton World Championships in 2019, was thrilled to qualify for the upcoming competition and thanked Punit Balan Group for their support.
“I’m thrilled to be qualified for the BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2024. With the financial burden lifted off my mind, it allows me to fully focus on my game,” said Arati.