Arkema is proud to announce the arrival of Prithika Pavade, a rising star in French table tennis, to Team Arkema. Signed with the Group through 2028, she joins a group of elite athletes from diverse backgrounds and disciplines who share Arkema’s values: solidarity, performance, simplicity, accountability, and inclusion.
At 22, Prithika Pavade has already been competing at the highest international level for several years. After representing France at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, she recently won the bronze medal in women’s singles at the 2026 European Championships, confirming her place among Europe’s top players.
A left-hander, she stands out for her resolutely offensive style of play, based on speed and taking the initiative. This approach has enabled her to reach No. 33 in the world (as of October 2026). She even has her own racket model, developed with the GEWO brand to complement her playing style. She is a member of the Saint-Denis US 93 club.
Her achievements:
- French Women’s Singles Champion (2022 and 2026)
- French Women’s Doubles Champion (2022 and 2023)
- French Mixed Doubles Champion (2023 and 2026)
- Bronze medalist at the European Team Championships (2023)
- Bronze medal at the World Team Championships (2024)
- Participated in the Paris Olympic Games (2024)
- Bronze medalist at the European Women’s Singles Championships (2026)
A team Arkema with diverse backgrounds
Prithika Pavade joins a group of athletes with whom Arkema renewed its partnerships in November 2025 for three years:
- Clara Mateo, international soccer player, Paris FC player, and Arkema employee
- Pauline Déroulède, wheelchair tennis player, three-time French champion, and representative of France at the Paris Paralympic Games
- Alexis Hanquinquant, a para-triathlete and two-time Paralympic gold medalist in Tokyo and Paris