Indian para-athletes have delivered an impressive performance at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, securing 71 medals, comprising 16 gold, 22 silver and 33 bronze.
Taking place from October 18 to 24, the fifth edition of the continental sporting event brings together athletes from 45 National Paralympic Committees across 18 sports. India has fielded competitors in 11 disciplines, with several accomplished Paralympians leading the country’s medal campaign.
India began its campaign on a high note in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event, where Mona Agarwal secured gold and Avani Lekhara claimed silver, giving India a one-two finish.
Para athletics has emerged as a major contributor to India’s medal haul. Nishad Kumar has claimed two gold medals in the men’s long jump T47 and high jump T47 events. Gold-medal-winning performances have also come from Rinku, Soumya, Deepthi Jeevanji, Pranav Soorma, Devender Kumar and Simran.
Other Indian athletes who have reached the top of the podium include Praveen Kumar, Sachin Sarjerao Khilari and Ayush Verma. Dilip Mahadu Gavit added to India’s success with gold in the men’s 100m T47, while Simran secured another title in the women’s 100m T12, complementing her victory in the 200m T12.
India has also made progress in other disciplines. In para archery, Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag won silver in the women’s compound doubles event. Para powerlifter Kasthuri Rajamani added another silver medal to the country’s tally.
The Indian contingent includes several prominent names from previous Paralympic campaigns. Javelin thrower Sumit Antil, a two-time Paralympic champion, is among the key figures in para athletics. Avani Lekhara, Harvinder Singh and Nitesh Kumar are also among India’s recognised Paralympic champions in shooting, archery and badminton, respectively.
India entered the Aichi-Nagoya Games following its strongest-ever performance at the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Para Games. The contingent won a record 111 medals, including 29 gold, 31 silver and 51 bronze, finishing fifth in the overall standings.
With the current tally standing at 71 medals, India’s performance in Aichi-Nagoya highlights the continued contribution of its para-athletes across track and field, shooting, archery, powerlifting and other disciplines.
India’s current medal tally: 16 Gold | 22 Silver | 33 Bronze | 71 Total Medals (The Games are scheduled to conclude on October 24, 2026, so the medal tally may change as competition continues.)