India’s medal tally reached 23 at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on October 20, with the contingent winning five gold, eight silver and 10 bronze medals. Indian athletes delivered podium finishes across para-athletics, shooting, judo, swimming, powerlifting and table tennis. Deepthi Jeevanji’s record-breaking gold in the women’s 400m T20 event was among the day’s highlights, while Shrishti Arora’s bronze in shooting helped take India’s tally to 23. The Games are scheduled to continue until October 24.
Athletics Leads Charge
Para-athletics contributed 10 medals, including four gold, three silver and three bronze. Nishad Kumar won gold in the men’s T47 long jump with an effort of 7.11 metres. Rinku Hooda secured gold in the men’s F46 javelin throw with 65.11 metres, while Ajeet Singh Yadav won silver in the same event with a throw of 65.02 metres.
🥇🥈 India Shines in Javelin Throw! 🇮🇳 Heartiest congratulations to Rinku Hooda on winning Gold and Ajeet Singh on securing Silver in the Men’s Javelin F46 event. An outstanding performance by both athletes, bringing glory to the nation! #AsianParaGames2026 #Cheer4Bharat #TeamIndia #ParaAthletics
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) October 19, 2026
Soumya Kumar claimed gold in the women’s 1,500m T12/T13 event, clocking a personal best of 5:12.39. Deepthi Jeevanji added another gold in the women’s 400m T20 race, finishing in 56.36 seconds to set a new Asian Para Games record. Japan’s Niina Kanno finished second in 58.92 seconds, while Akane Kato took bronze.
India’s athletics silver medals also included Radha Venkatesh in the women’s 1,500m T12/T13 event and Pradeep Kumar in the men’s F53/F54 javelin throw. Pradeep recorded 27.45 metres. The bronze medals came through Ravanni Valasanaini in the women’s 1,500m T11 race, Ayush Verma in the men’s F53/F54 javelin throw with 17.88 metres, and Praveen Sharma in the men’s F11 shot put.
Shooting Secures Medals
India won four shooting medals: one gold, two silver and one bronze. Mona Agarwal claimed gold in the women’s 10m air rifle SH1 event with 250 points, narrowly beating compatriot Avani Lekhara, who scored 249.6 to win silver.
A Proud Moment for India at the Asian Para Games 2026! Mona Agarwal won the Gold Medal, while Avani Lekhara secured the Silver Medal in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event. Their outstanding performances brought India a remarkable one-two finish. Their achievement reflects determination, resilience and the excellence of Indian women in sports. They continue to inspire millions with their dedication and sporting spirit. #AsianParaGames2026 #MonaAgarwal #AvaniLekhara #NCW #NariShakti #NCWIndia
— Vijaya Rahatkar (@VijayaRahatkar) October 20, 2026
Manish Narwal secured silver in the men’s 10m air pistol SH1 final with 233.7 points. His performance also secured India a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. Shrishti Arora completed the shooting medal tally by winning bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol SH1 final with 214.7 points.
Heartiest congratulations to Shrishti Arora on clinching Bronze in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 Final at the Asian Para Games 2026. #Cheer4Bharat https://t.co/kX2y5ez61P
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) October 20, 2026
Judo Adds Medals
India won silver and bronze in para-judo. Kokila Kaushiklate secured silver in the women’s J2 under-52kg category after defeating reigning world champion Yi Liu in the semi-final. She lost to Kyrgyzstan’s Aibike Ulanbek Kyzy in the final. Kapil Parmar added bronze in the men’s J1 under-70kg category.
Swimming Makes Waves
Ravi Karthik Budigina won silver in the men’s 100m freestyle S13 event, adding to India’s medal count. His performance highlighted the contingent’s presence in para-swimming alongside its achievements in athletics and shooting.
Heartiest congratulations to Ravi K. Budigina on securing the Silver Medal in the Men’s 100m Freestyle S13 with a fantastic timing of 56.68s! #Cheer4Bharat #AsianParaGames2026 https://t.co/BPWVZqTPzf
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) October 19, 2026
Powerlifting Shows Strength
Ashok Malik won silver in the men’s para-powerlifting category up to 65kg after lifting 192kg. His podium finish added another silver to India’s tally, demonstrating the strength and technical precision required in the sport.
Table Tennis Shines
Para-table tennis contributed five bronze medals. Bhavina Patel won bronze in the women’s singles Class 4-5 event, while Sonalben Patel secured bronze in Class 3. Prachi Pandey finished with bronze in the women’s singles Class 6 event, and Baby Sahana Ravi won bronze in Class 9. Jehan Dorab Madan completed the group’s medal tally with bronze in the men’s singles Class 1 event.
These results showcased Indian athletes competing across different classifications and reinforced the importance of supporting para-sports at every level.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
India’s 23 medals reflect the skill, determination and dedication of its para-athletes. Their achievements challenge stereotypes about disability and demonstrate why sporting opportunities must be accessible to everyone. Celebrating medals should also mean investing in inclusive facilities, trained coaches, financial support and grassroots programmes that help athletes realise their potential.
As India’s campaign continues, how can communities and institutions work together to make sports more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities?
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