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India delivered a historic performance at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, finishing its campaign with a record 114 medals. The Indian contingent secured 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze medals, surpassing its previous best tally and establishing a new benchmark in the country’s para-sporting history.
Day 5, held on October 23, proved particularly memorable as Indian athletes won 26 medals, including nine gold. Outstanding performances in para-athletics, badminton, archery and shooting helped India conclude its campaign on a high note. The achievements demonstrated the growing strength, determination and competitive spirit of India’s para-athletes.
India Creates History With 114 Medals
Best-Ever Performance at the Asian Para Games
India’s final tally of 114 medals surpassed its previous best of 108 medals at the 2023 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China. The achievement was especially impressive because India participated with a contingent of 168 athletes, considerably smaller than its previous squad.
India finished fourth in the overall medal standings, behind China, Japan and Uzbekistan. The result highlighted the country’s improving competitiveness across several para-sports and strengthened its position among Asia’s leading sporting nations.
Day 5 Highlights: Nine Gold Medals for India
Sumit Antil Leads an Indian Podium Sweep
Indian para-athlete Sumit Antil successfully defended his title in the men’s javelin throw, recording a best effort of 72.46 metres. His performance led to an extraordinary Indian sweep, with Mahendra Gurjar winning silver and Sandip Sanjay Sargar taking bronze.
Pranav Soorma also delivered an impressive performance in the men’s club throw F51 event, winning gold with a Games-record effort of 32.87 metres. These achievements underlined India’s strength in field events.
Sandeep and Haney Set World Records
Sandeep produced one of the most remarkable performances of the day by winning gold in the men’s 400-metre T64 event with a world-record time of 52.28 seconds.
Indian athlete Haney also made headlines by winning gold in the men’s javelin F37/38 event with a world-record throw of 60.49 metres. Their performances demonstrated India’s growing ability to produce world-class results in para-athletics.
Mona Agarwal Shines in Para-Shooting
Mona Agarwal emerged as another major star of India’s campaign. She won gold in the women’s 50-metre rifle three positions SH1 event, setting a world record with a score of 357.5 points.
The victory followed her earlier gold medal in the women’s 10-metre air rifle standing SH1 event, where she established a Games record. Her double-gold performance made her one of India’s standout athletes at the competition.
Para-Badminton and Archery Add to the Gold Rush
India’s para-badminton contingent also contributed significantly to the medal tally. Nitesh Kumar secured gold in the men’s singles SL3 event, while Naveen Sivakumar won the men’s singles SL4 title.
In women’s doubles, Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manasi Joshi captured gold, further strengthening India’s performance on the badminton court.
In archery, Paralympic champion Harvinder Singh partnered with Vijay Sundi to win gold in the men’s recurve doubles event. Their victory highlighted India’s growing confidence and consistency in para-archery.
Para-Athletics Leads India’s Medal Count
Strong Contributions Across Multiple Sports
Para-athletics remained India’s biggest medal contributor, accounting for 65 medals, including 22 gold, 19 silver and 24 bronze.
Para-badminton followed with 16 medals, while para-swimming contributed 11 medals. India also won medals in para-archery, shooting, table tennis, judo, powerlifting and other disciplines.
This broad distribution of medals demonstrated that India’s progress was not limited to a single sport. Athletes across different disciplines played important roles in achieving the country’s historic result.
Significance of India’s Historic Campaign
India’s record-breaking performance reflects years of hard work by athletes, coaches, support staff and sporting organisations. Better training opportunities, improved awareness and greater recognition of para-sports have helped athletes pursue ambitious goals.
The achievements also send an inspiring message to people with disabilities, encouraging greater participation in sports and promoting inclusion through athletic excellence.
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Conclusion
India’s 114-medal campaign at the 2026 Asian Para Games will be remembered as a landmark moment in the country’s sporting journey. With 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze medals, the contingent surpassed its previous record and finished fourth in the overall standings.
The nine gold medals won on Day 5 provided a spectacular finish, with world records, podium sweeps and outstanding performances across multiple disciplines. India’s success reflects the resilience, determination and immense potential of its para-athletes, offering renewed hope for even greater achievements in future international competitions.
