Ahmedabad, August 13, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
India’s top-ranked para table tennis player Nurjahan Noorali Jamani has been honoured with the prestigious Sardar Patel Sports Award by the Gujarat government, adding another major recognition to her sporting career.
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi presented the award to Nurjahan at a ceremony in Gandhinagar on Wednesday.
Instituted by the state’s Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, the Sardar Patel Sports Award is among Gujarat’s highest sporting honours. Named after Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, it recognises athletes for resilience, determination and sporting excellence while bringing distinction to Gujarat and India.
Nurjahan, who is currently ranked No. 1 in India and No. 27 globally in her category, was diagnosed with polio at the age of five. She competed in para table tennis from 2007 to 2010 before taking a break of more than a decade.
Her return to competitive sport in 2022 sparked an impressive comeback. She went on to win the UTT National Para Table Tennis Championship and successfully defended her title at the UTT Para Senior National Championship 2025-26 in Indore.
Based in Ahmedabad, Nurjahan is also a Junior Officer with Adani Airport Holdings Limited. She receives high-performance support from Adani Sportsline through its athlete development programme, covering tournament planning, coaching guidance, performance monitoring and assistance for international competitions.
“This recognition from the Government of Gujarat is incredibly special and motivates me to aim even higher. Every milestone strengthens my resolve to represent India with pride,” Nurjahan said.
She also thanked Adani Sportsline and its ‘Garv Hai’ initiative for supporting her sporting journey.
Adani Sportsline Chief Business Officer Sanjay Adesara congratulated Nurjahan, saying her journey reflected the determination and resilience associated with champions.
Nurjahan will now turn her attention to qualification for the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan, scheduled from October 18 to 24.
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