India Shines at Asian Para Games with Multiple Medals in Athletics and Swimming

India has made a remarkable impact at the Asian Para Games, with athletes like Dilip Gavit Mahadu and Simran Sharma leading the charge by winning gold medals in their respective events. The country's medal tally has reached an impressive 56, including 14 golds, showcasing the strength and determination of Indian athletes in both athletics and swimming. With more events to come, the excitement continues to build as India aims for further success.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 21, 2026, 17:08 IST

Outstanding Performances in Athletics

On Wednesday, Dilip Gavit Mahadu and Mohammed Basil showcased their exceptional talent in the men's 100 m T47 event at the Asian Para Games, securing gold and silver medals respectively. Mahadu, competing in the T46 category, achieved a remarkable time of 10.69 seconds to win gold, while Basil finished with a time of 10.72 seconds, earning silver and setting a new Games Record, as reported by the Paralympic Committee of India.

More Medals in Para-Athletics

Simran Sharma, who is one of India's co-flag-bearers, continued her impressive performance by winning gold in the women's 100m T12 final with a time of 12.02 seconds. After previously earning silver in both the 100 m and 200 m events at the Hangzhou Para Asian Games in 2023, she has now upgraded her medals to gold in these events.

Ravi Rongali also made headlines by winning a bronze medal in the Men’s Shot Put F40 event, achieving a throw of 10.02 meters on his second attempt, which highlighted his strength and determination.

Additional Medal Wins

Pranav Desai secured a bronze medal in the men's 100 m T64 final, clocking in at 11.96 seconds, just behind Thailand's Denpoom Kotcharang, who took silver, while Japan's Kengo Oshima won gold with a record time of 11.39 seconds.

In the men's javelin throw F55 final, Sukchain earned a bronze medal with a throw of 29.94 meters, surpassing the previous Para Asian Games record set by Neeraj Yadav in 2018. However, China's Zhou Feifei claimed gold with a world record throw of 37.63 meters, while Iran's Zafer Zaker took silver with a throw of 36.00 meters.

Karamjyoti also contributed to India's medal tally by winning bronze in the women's discus throw with a personal best of 21.60 meters.

Success in Para-Swimming

In para-swimming, Himanshu Nandal added to his medal collection by winning bronze in the men's 100 m breaststroke S11 category, finishing with a time of 1:20.72. He had previously secured bronze in the men's 400 m freestyle S11 event. The gold medal in this event went to a Chinese swimmer, while South Korea took home the silver.

India's Medal Tally Update

As of now, India's medal tally stands at 56, comprising 14 gold, 19 silver, and 23 bronze medals, placing them fourth in the overall medal standings.