India Shines at 2026 Asian Para Games with Multiple Gold Medals

India has made a remarkable impact at the 2026 Asian Para Games, securing multiple gold medals in badminton and archery. Nitesh Kumar's victory over Pramod Bhagat in the men's singles SL3 final highlights India's prowess in para sports. Additionally, the country achieved success in men's recurve doubles archery and other events, bringing their total medal count to 98. This article delves into the details of India's achievements and the athletes' inspiring performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 23, 2026, 08:42 IST

India's Triumph in Badminton

In a remarkable display of skill, Indian para-badminton athlete Nitesh Kumar triumphed over fellow countryman Pramod Bhagat in the men's singles SL3 final, securing the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Friday. Nitesh won decisively with scores of 21-18 and 21-16, while Pramod took home the silver, marking a one-two finish for India in this category.

Additionally, Naveen Sivakumar contributed to India's success by clinching another gold in the men's singles SL4 event, defeating Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan with a score of 21-9, 21-17 in just 36 minutes.

Achievements in Archery and Athletics

In the realm of para archery, the duo of Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi secured gold in the men's recurve doubles, overcoming China with a score of 5-1. After a tied first set at 35-35, the Indian team showcased their prowess by winning the subsequent sets 37-36 and 38-36, demonstrating their ability to perform under pressure.

India also earned a silver medal in the women's singles SH6 badminton final, where Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan was defeated by China's Li Fengmei with scores of 12-21 and 13-21. In para athletics, Nimisha Chakkungaparambil achieved silver in the women's long jump T47 event, achieving a distance of 5.37 meters, while Sri Lanka's Dhananjana set a Games record with a jump of 5.52 meters.

Earlier, Pramod Bhagat secured silver in the men's 1500m T46 event, clocking in at 4:09.65, maintaining his medal from the 2022 Hangzhou Para Games. Meanwhile, India's Praveen Sharma finished fourth in the men's discus throw F11 event with a best throw of 30.64 meters, as Iranian athletes dominated the podium. With these latest achievements, India has amassed a total of 98 medals, including 24 gold, 32 silver, and 42 bronze, placing them fourth in the overall standings.