India’s para-athletes continued to deliver medal-winning performances at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, across athletics, swimming, para-badminton, para-archery and para table tennis. The medal standings screenshot supplied for this story places India fifth with 14 gold, 21 silver and 27 bronze medals, taking its total to 62.
Among the confirmed results, Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag won silver in the women’s compound doubles archery event on October 21, losing 141-150 to China’s Xu Xueqing and Zhao Jing in the final. India’s campaign highlights achievements across multiple disciplines and the importance of sustained opportunities for para-athletes.
Track And Field
Indian athletes have recorded notable results across sprinting and field events. Mohammed Morssinganakath won silver in the men’s 100m T47 event in 10.72 seconds, while Anubhav Choudhary secured bronze in the men’s 100m T35 with a time of 12.72 seconds.
Rakeshbhai Bhatt also won bronze in the men’s 100m T37, clocking 11.50 seconds. In the high jump, Praveen Kumar won gold in the men’s T64 event, while Banti secured silver. India also achieved a podium sweep in the men’s shot put F46 event, with Sachin Khilari winning gold, Mohammed Yasser taking silver with a throw of 15.06 metres and Parveen claiming bronze with 14.94 metres. Bhagyashri Jadhav won silver in the women’s shot put F34, while Manjeet secured silver in the men’s javelin throw F12/F13 with a reported personal-best effort of 61.41 metres.
Congratulations to Rakeshbhai Bhatt on winning Bronze in the Men’s 100m T37 Final at the Asian Para Games 2026. #Cheer4Bharat https://t.co/1RqDUIV1sG
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) October 21, 2026
The supplied results also list Akira as a silver medallist in the men’s 400m T38, with a time of 51.25 seconds, and Preeti Pal as a silver medallist in the women’s 100m T35, clocking 13.98 seconds. Ravi Rongali is listed as a bronze medallist in the men’s shot put F40, while Rakesh and Pradeep Kumar feature in the supplied throwing-event results.
Their exact events, distances and medal positions should be checked against the official results before publication. These performances, taken together, illustrate the range of track and field events in which Indian para-athletes compete.
Swimming And Racket Sports
India’s reported medal winners also include swimmers Niranjan Mukundan and Himanshu Nandal, who won bronze in the men’s 200m individual medley SM7 and men’s 400m freestyle S11, respectively. Their reported times were 2 minutes and 57.01 seconds and 5 minutes and 10.91 seconds.
Another proud moment for Bharat! 🇮🇳 Niranjan Mukundan wins Bronze in the Men’s 200m Individual Medley SM7 at the Asian Para Games 2026. The entire nation is proud of you, Niranjan! 🇮🇳🥉 https://t.co/6tNFpHX6AP
— Surendra Singh Nagar (@surendrasnaagar) October 21, 2026
In para table tennis, Jehan Madan secured bronze in the men’s singles Class 1 event. Para-badminton players Sivarajan Solaimalai and Krishna Nagar were listed in the supplied story pack as silver medallists in men’s doubles SH6. These events demand endurance, tactical awareness, precision and consistent preparation. Continued investment in accessible facilities, specialist coaching and international competition can help Indian athletes strengthen their performances across disciplines.
Archery Silver
Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag won silver in the women’s compound doubles archery event on October 21. The Indian pair lost 141-150 to China’s Xu Xueqing and Zhao Jing in the final after reaching the gold-medal match. Sheetal had also equalled the world record in the women’s compound qualification round, scoring 704 out of 720 points. The result added another medal to India’s campaign and highlighted the growing competitiveness of Indian para-archery.
Congratulate #Odisha archer #PayalNag along with #SheetalDevi on winning the Silver in the Compound Women’s Team event at the #AsianParaGames2026. May this achievement inspire young sportspersons across the country. Wish them all the very best for the future. https://t.co/bJZo9bO8O8
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) October 21, 2026
The supplied field-event results also include Ram Ratan Singh, who won silver in the men’s discus throw F51/52/53 event, and Banti, whose high-jump silver came in the men’s T64 category. Together, the athletes’ performances show the range of classifications and events represented in India’s campaign.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
India’s para-athletes deserve recognition not only for their medals but also for the skill, discipline and commitment they bring to their sports. Their achievements should encourage greater investment in accessible sporting facilities, professional coaching, financial support and opportunities for athletes across classifications.
Inclusion must extend beyond celebrating podium finishes to building a sporting culture where para-athletes can train and compete with dignity throughout their careers. What more can India do to ensure para-athletes receive the recognition, resources and opportunities they deserve?
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