India delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with para-athletes playing a major role in the country’s medal success. According to the supplied report, India won a total of 114 medals, including 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze medals, to finish fourth in the overall standings.
Para-athletics was India’s strongest event, contributing 65 medals to the country’s overall tally. Indian athletes won 22 gold, 19 silver and 24 bronze medals across track and field competitions. Their performances highlighted the country’s growing strength in para-sports and the dedication of athletes competing at the highest level.
India began its campaign with several strong performances on October 19. Nishad Kumar won gold in the men’s long jump T47 event with a jump of 7.11 metres. Soumya also claimed the top position in the women’s 1,500-metre T12/T13 event, while Rinku Hooda won gold in the men’s javelin F46 competition.
India achieved another major success in the men’s javelin F46 event when Ajeet Singh finished second behind Rinku Hooda. The result gave India both the gold and silver medals in the event, marking an important achievement for the country’s para-athletics team.
Nishad Kumar continued his impressive performance by winning another gold medal in the men’s high jump T47 event. His achievements demonstrated his ability to compete successfully in different field events and added to India’s medal collection.
Other Indian athletes also delivered outstanding results. Deepthi Jeevanji won gold in the women’s 400-metre T20 event, while Simran Sharma secured the title in the women’s 200-metre T12 competition. Simran later produced another memorable performance by winning the women’s 100-metre T12 event in 12.02 seconds, reportedly setting a new Games record.
India also performed strongly in throwing events. Sumit Antil, known for his success in international para-sports, won gold in the men’s javelin F64 event with a throw of 72.46 metres. His performance added another major achievement to India’s campaign.
Pranav Soorma also made headlines in the throwing events. He reportedly set an Asian record in the men’s club throw F51 competition with an effort of 32.87 metres. He also claimed gold in the discus throw F51 event, further strengthening India’s position in para-athletics.
Several other athletes contributed to India’s success in field events. Sachin Khilari, Ayush Verma and Shailesh Kumar were among the athletes reported to have won gold medals in shot put and high jump competitions.
Debutant Sandeep also delivered a notable performance by winning the men’s 400-metre T64 event. According to the supplied report, he set a world record in the event and later added a bronze medal in the men’s 100-metre T44 competition.
India’s women para-athletes also played an important role in the country’s overall performance. Athletes including Preeti Pal and Suvarna Raj contributed medals in their respective events, showing the depth of talent across the Indian team.
The reported medal tally represents an improvement on India’s 53 medals at the 2023 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou. The latest results underline the importance of continued training, support and opportunities for athletes with disabilities.
India’s reported fourth-place finish reflects the contribution of athletes from several sporting disciplines. Para-athletics, in particular, stood out as the biggest source of medals and demonstrated the country’s potential to achieve further success in international para-sports.
The performances of India’s para-athletes have also brought attention to the importance of inclusive sports programmes and better facilities for athletes with disabilities. Their achievements can encourage more people to take part in competitive sports and inspire future generations to pursue their sporting ambitions.