India’s Medal Tally at Asian Para Games 2026
India continued its strong performance at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with the country’s medal tally reaching 20 on October 20. Deepthi Jeevanji won a gold medal in athletics, while Indian table tennis players added four bronze medals to the country’s total.
India had already won nine medals on the opening day of the competition and was placed sixth in the overall standings. By October 20, the Indian team had collected five gold medals, six silver medals, and nine bronze medals.
Deepthi Jeevanji Creates a New Games Record
Deepthi Jeevanji delivered an outstanding performance in the women’s 400-metre T20 event. She won the gold medal by completing the race in 56.36 seconds. Her performance also broke the Games record, making her victory a major achievement for India.
Her gold medal was one of the biggest highlights of the day. The victory showed her determination and hard work and added another important achievement to India’s athletics campaign.
Bhavina Patel Wins Bronze in Table Tennis
Indian table tennis player Bhavina Patel started India’s medal-winning action on the second day by securing a bronze medal. She lost her match against China’s Zhang Bian but finished the competition with a place on the podium.
Other Indian paddlers also performed well, helping the country win four bronze medals in table tennis. Their achievements added valuable medals to India’s overall tally.
Sonalben Patel and Prachi Pandey Win Silver
Indian athletes Sonalben Patel and Prachi Pandey also secured silver medals at the competition. Ravi Baby Sahana added another silver to India’s medal count.
These performances were particularly important because they marked India’s first medals in the standing category at the Games, according to the report. The results highlighted the efforts of Indian athletes competing in different para-sport categories.
Indian Javelin Throwers Add More Medals
India also enjoyed success in the men’s javelin throw events. Ayush Verma won a bronze medal, while Pradeep Kumar secured silver. Their performances further strengthened India’s position in the medal standings.
The javelin throw competition requires athletes to combine strength, technique, and accuracy to achieve longer distances. The Indian athletes showed their ability to compete against strong international opponents.
Praveen Sharma Wins Bronze with a Personal Best
Another important achievement came from Praveen Sharma in the men’s shot put F11 event. He threw the shot put to a distance of 13.86 metres, recording a personal best and winning the bronze medal.
Sharma secured his place on the podium with his final attempt, making his performance especially memorable. His result demonstrated the importance of determination and persistence in competitive sports.
India Looks to Continue Its Medal-Winning Run
India’s performances on October 20 showed the strength of its para-athletes across athletics and table tennis. With gold, silver, and bronze medals coming from several events, the team continued to build on its positive start to the competition.
Deepthi Jeevanji’s record-breaking gold medal was a major highlight, while the achievements of Bhavina Patel, Sonalben Patel, Prachi Pandey, Ravi Baby Sahana, and the Indian field athletes added to the celebrations.
With the competition continuing, Indian athletes will aim to win more medals and improve the country’s overall position at the Asian Para Games 2026. Their performances have brought pride to the nation and highlighted the dedication of India’s para-sporting community.