India maintained its strong showing at the 5th Asian Para Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Japan taking its overall medal count to 88, including 21 gold, 26 silver and 41 bronze medals.
The Indian contingent remained fourth in the standings, according to an official release.
What were the major highlights for Team India across Para Athletics and Para Archery?
Indian para-athletes produced impressive results in Para Athletics, Para Archery and Para Swimming, earning podium finishes and setting new benchmarks. The day’s highlights included a historic achievement in archery, a new Asian record in the long jump and an all-Indian podium in the men’s high jump.
How did Swati Chaudhary, Sheetal Devi, and Toman Kumar create history in Para Archery?
In Para Archery, debutant Swati Chaudhary made history by securing India’s maiden medal in the Women’s W1 Individual category at the Asian Para Games. She put up a strong fight against China’s Mengkan Cen in the final but narrowly missed out on gold, going down 4-6 to claim silver. India also celebrated gold in the Para Compound Mixed Team event, where Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar defeated Indonesia’s Teodora Audi A. Ferelly and Ken Swagumilang 151-148 in a closely contested final.
Who won medals for India in the women’s discus throw and 400m T12 events?
Para Athletics brought further success for India. Suvarna Raj won gold in the Women’s Discus Throw F54 with an effort of 15.66 metres, improving on her result from the 2022 Games. Tejalben Damor finished second in the Women’s 400m T12, recording a time of 57.60 seconds. She ended her campaign with one silver and one bronze medal.
How did Anjanaben Bumbadiya, Jayanti Behera, and Dilip Gavit perform in the 400m T47 events?
India also registered multiple podium finishes in the 400m events. Anjanaben Bumbadiya won gold in the Women’s 400m T47 in 59.97 seconds, while Jayanti Behera secured silver after clocking 1:00.65. Dilip Mahadu Gavit added another gold to India’s tally by winning the Men’s 400m T47 in 48.27 seconds.
How did Shailesh Kumar lead an all-Indian podium sweep in the men’s high jump?
One of the biggest moments came in the Men’s High Jump T42/T63, where Indian athletes occupied all three podium places, repeating their feat from the 2022 edition. Shailesh Kumar took the top spot with a jump of 1.89 metres, setting a new Games Record. Varun Singh Bhati earned silver after clearing 1.84 metres, while Rahul finished third with a jump of 1.81 metres to complete the Indian sweep.
How did Solairaj Dharmaraj set a new Asian record in the men’s long jump?
Solairaj Dharmaraj delivered another record-breaking performance in the Men’s Long Jump T44/T62/T64. His leap of 7.15 metres secured gold and set a new Asian Record, eclipsing his previous mark of 7.08 metres from 2025. After winning gold at the 2022 Games as well, Solairaj once again proved his ability to excel at the continental level.
Which Indian swimmers earned medals on the day?
Indian swimmers also contributed to the medal haul. Kapil Kumar won silver in the Men’s 400m Freestyle S10 with a time of 4:38.44. Swatik Patil claimed bronze in the Men’s 100m Breaststroke SB9, finishing in 1:13.77, while Tejas Nandkumar added another bronze in the Men’s 100m Backstroke S7 with a time of 1:18.58. Tejas improved on his sixth-place result from the previous edition.
How does India’s performance at Aichi-Nagoya reflect the growth of para-sports in the country?
India’s campaign featured several memorable achievements, including a breakthrough medal in Para Archery, a Games Record and an Asian Record in Para Athletics, a clean sweep in the high jump and multiple podium finishes in swimming. With 88 medals and fourth place in the standings, the Indian team continued to demonstrate its growing strength and determination at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
What did head coach Satyanarayan say about India’s targets for the remainder of the Games?
Team India head coach Satyanarayan praised the contingent for reaching the 88-medal mark, attributing the success to the athletes’ dedication, discipline and persistent efforts. He also underlined the progress of para-sports in the country and recognised the contribution of coaches and support staff alongside the competitors. Expressing optimism about India’s prospects, he said the team could cross the 100-medal milestone before the Games come to an end.