MG Motor India, in association with The Vadodara Marathon, today presented a customized MG Hector to Tokyo Paralympics 2020 silver medal winner Bhavina Patel. This Hector has been customized for the Indian para-athlete. Bhavina Hasmukhbhai Patel is our nation’s very own Para-athlete and table tennis player. In the 2020 Summer Paralympics, Tokyo; she won a silver medal in Class 4 Table Tennis.
A Custom Hector!
This car is not only a nice gesture on the part of MG Motor and Vadodara Marathon, but it also celebrates and resonates the win of our Paralympian, to show the world that all hurdles can be overcome. This MG Hector has been redesigned to facilitate ease while driving and is equipped with safety measures like a hand-controlled lever to operate the accelerator and brakes, along with meticulously engineered wheelchair attachments. It also features a DCT transmission and a start/stop button.
Official Statements
Silver medalist, Bhavina Patel said, “I truly appreciate this thoughtful gesture by MG Motor and the Vadodara Marathon. It gives me immense joy to call this completely customized Hector my own. It is a stunning vehicle at the forefront of innovation in our mobility ecosystem, and I look forward to experiencing its power from the driver’s seat. Along with the mobility, this fantastic car also brings to me a sense of independence and empowerment.”
Rajeev Chaba, President, and Managing Director, MG Motor India said, “Diversity and inclusivity are at the core of MGI and also part of our brand pillars. At MG, we have always encouraged and supported women through various initiatives like Womentorship and DriveHerBack, to name a few. Today, it is a privilege for us to customize our MG Hector for Bhavina, who brought laurels to the country in Tokyo. With this, we humbly salute her exemplary grit and determination as she defies the odds and makes the entire nation proud. Her contribution towards women’s empowerment is unparalleled, and we hope that she enjoys our token of appreciation.”
Chairperson of the Vadodara Marathon, Smt Tejal Amin said, “The fitness and well-being of our athletes have always been our priority, and we firmly believe in nurturing our athletes to help them achieve their goals. We are delighted that Bhavina Patel will be presented with MG Motor’s first-of-its-kind customized vehicle.”
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