Dilip Desai: An Inspiration to Seniors
Table tennis and Game Changer awards winner: Dilip Desai
SUGAR LAND: Dilip Desai is an 83-year-old resident of Sugar Land. He has lived here for 35 years and has been an active participant in the Senior Olympic Games since 2012.
Desai was recently selected as one of just ten athletes nationwide to receive the Humana Game Changer award. This honor celebrates senior athletes who embody healthy aging and inspire others to stay active. Humana is the prime sponsor of the National Senior Games, also known as the Senior Olympics, which take place every two years.
This year’s games were held in Des Moines, Iowa, where more than 13,000 athletes competed. Desai competed in table tennis in his age group and brought home a silver and a bronze medal. He has been representing Texas in the games since 2012 and has won a total of three silver and one bronze medal over the years.