Asian Para Games: Indian Athletes Shine with Medals

At the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, India’s athletes have continued to impress, securing multiple medals across various events. Pramod Bhagat, a Paralympic champion, advanced to the semifinals in men’s singles SL3 after defeating Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara 21-12, 21-10. This victory not only secured him a medal but also ensured India’s second medal in para-badminton.

Meanwhile, Manish Narwal won a silver medal in the men’s 10m air pistol SH1 event. Finishing behind South Korea’s Jo Jeongdu, Narwal achieved a strong performance despite a challenging final series.

In para-table tennis, Jehan Madan secured a silver medal in men’s singles class 1, while Ashok won a silver in men’s 65 kg para-powerlifting with a lift of 192 kg. These achievements contribute to India’s growing medal tally.

India now holds 22 medals at the Asian Para Games, including five golds, eight silvers, and nine bronzes. On day one, they earned 11 medals, with four golds, five silvers, and two bronzes.

In para-table tennis, Baby Sahana Ravi and Prachi Pandey each won bronze medals in their respective women’s singles events. This marked India’s first-ever medal in standing category para-table tennis.

Bhavina Patel also secured a bronze in women’s singles Class 4-5 after losing to China’s Zhang Bian. Sonalben Patel added another bronze in the women’s singles Class 3 event.

Other highlights include Pradeep Kumar winning silver and Ayush Verma securing bronze in men’s javelin throw, while Praveen Sharma added a bronze in men’s shot put.

Deepthi Jeevanji stood out with a gold medal in the women’s 400m T20 event, breaking the Games record with a time of 56.36 seconds.

Overall, Indian athletes have demonstrated remarkable skill and determination, continuing to make history at the Asian Para Games.