Bhavni Shah
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Lesley Uphill
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Bhavni Shah
21/06/2023
Lesley Uphill
21/06/2023

Gobi Ranganatha

International Para-badminton player

Gobi’s sporting involvement has been ongoing since his early days at school. As a Para-Swimmer at regional and national Level in his younger years, he made the transition to the competitive world of Para-Badminton.

Gobi has a vast amount of experience in sport’s competitive pathways and knows the attributes required to succeed. Starting from grassroots and club level, he has gone on to represent and captain England at International level. His achievements include a European Championship Gold medal, a World Championships Silver medal, and he was also an Olympic Torchbearer at the London 2012 games.

With fellow Para-badminton players Martin Rooke and Meva Singh Dhesi, he also helped to form an inclusive badminton club – Herts Toppers – who compete in an able-bodied league.

Undeterred by health issues, Gobi has overcome these hurdles and still continues to compete at the highest levels of Para-Badminton.

Off court, Gobi encourages youngsters and the disability community to join the world of Para-badminton for both social and competitive play and is a trustee of the Anders Disability Badminton Charity (ADBC), and has undertaken numerous school visits and social engagements to promote Para-Badminton.

Contact: (E) gobi_r@hotmail.co.uk