India's Exciting Schedule for the 2026 Asian Para Games

India's para-athletes are set for an exhilarating day at the 2026 Asian Para Games, with a full schedule of events across multiple sports. From badminton finals to athletics and swimming, the competition promises to showcase the talents of Indian athletes as they strive for medals. Key matchups include Thulasimathi Murugesan in badminton and Harvinder Singh in archery, among others. With numerous opportunities for success, this day is crucial for India's campaign at the games. Stay tuned for updates on their performances and medal prospects.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 22, 2026, 22:42 IST

Overview of India's Participation in the 2026 Asian Para Games

On Friday, India's para-athletes are gearing up for an action-packed day at the Asian Para Games 2026, with various medal events lined up in sports such as Para Badminton, Para Archery, Para Athletics, Shooting Para Sport, Para Swimming, Para Powerlifting, and Para Cycling.

Badminton Finals Kick Off the Day

The day kicks off at 5:30 AM with Thulasimathi Murugesan competing against Yang Quixia from China in the Women’s Singles SU5 badminton final. Following this, at 5:55 AM, Pooja Jatyan and Bhawna Choudhary will face off against China's Wang Xueqian and Gao Zihan in the Recurve Women’s Doubles gold medal match. The Men’s Singles SL3 final will see Pramod Bhagat and Nitesh Kumar go head-to-head at 6:20 AM, while Naveen Sivakumar will compete in the Men’s Singles SL4 final at 7:00 AM, and Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan will participate in the Women’s Singles SH6 final at 7:05 AM.

Highlights from Para Archery and Athletics

In the Para Archery segment, Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi will compete for the gold in the Recurve Men’s Doubles against China at 6:45 AM. Harvinder will also team up with Bhawna Choudhary in the Recurve Mixed Team semifinal at 9:20 AM, with potential matches for bronze at 10:10 AM and gold at 10:35 AM, depending on their performance.

In Para Athletics, several Indian athletes will vie for medals. Parmod Bijarnia is set to run in the Men’s 1500m T46 final at 6:17 AM, while Nimisha Suresh will participate in the Women’s Long Jump T47 final at 6:30 AM. Praveen Sharma will compete in the Men’s Discus Throw F11 final at 6:35 AM, followed by Amisha Rawat in the Women’s Shot Put F46 final at 7:25 AM. Ajay Kumar and Sandeep will race in the Men’s 400m T64 final at 8:05 AM, and Haney will take part in the Men’s Javelin Throw F37/38 final at 8:00 AM.

Shooting, Swimming, and Powerlifting Events

The Shooting Para Sport events will feature Nihal Singh and Amir Ahmad Bhat in the P3 Open 25m Pistol SH1 qualification, with the precision stage at 6:15 AM and the rapid stage at 1:00 PM, followed by the final at 2:30 PM if they qualify. Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal will compete in the R8 Women’s 50m Rifle 3P SH1 qualification at 6:30 AM, with the final set for 9:15 AM, contingent on their qualification.

In Para Swimming, Chaitanya Kulkarni will swim in the Men’s 400m Freestyle S6 heat at 6:44 AM and the Men’s 50m Freestyle S6 heat at 7:35 AM. Abdul Quadir Indori will participate in the Men’s 50m Backstroke S5 heat at 7:05 AM, with finals scheduled for 1:49 PM and 2:02 PM, respectively, if they qualify. Ravi Karthik Budigina will compete in the Men’s 200m Individual Medley SM13 final at 2:12 PM, while Himanshu Nandal will swim in the Men’s 100m Freestyle S11 final at 2:50 PM.

India's Para Powerlifting team, including Kasthuri Rajamani, Suman Devi, and Jaspreet Kaur, will participate in the Women’s Team Event, starting heats at 11:00 AM, with a head-to-head match at 11:50 AM, followed by the bronze medal match at 12:35 PM and the gold medal match at 12:50 PM, depending on their progress.

Afternoon Finals and Closing Events

The afternoon session will showcase more Indian athletes in Para Athletics and Para Swimming. Sharath Makanahalli is set for the Men’s 5000m T12/T13 final at 2:30 PM, while Ravi Rongali and Navdeep Singh will compete in the Men’s Javelin Throw F40/41 final at 3:10 PM. Pranav Soorma, Dharambir Nain, and Amit Kumar Saroha will contest the Men’s Club Throw F51 final at 3:30 PM, and Sumit Antil, Sandip Sargar, and Mahendra Gurjar will compete in the Men’s Javelin Throw F42-F44/F61-F64 final at 4:46 PM.

Para Badminton will return to the forefront at 3:00 PM, with Thulasimathi Murugesan and Nitesh Kumar facing Indonesia’s Leani Oktila and Hikmat Ramdani in the Mixed Doubles SL3-SU5 final. Additionally, Arshad Shaikh will represent India in the Men’s C1-3 Road Race final at 8:30 AM.

The day's events will conclude with Sandeep competing in the Men’s 100m T44 final at 5:10 PM, provided he advances from the earlier rounds. With numerous opportunities for medals across various sports, India aims to enhance its performance through a busy schedule of finals and qualification events.