India Dominates Men's Discus Throw at Asian Para Games

At the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, Indian athletes showcased their exceptional talent, sweeping the podium in the men's discus throw event. Devender Kumar, Rakesh, and Pradeep Kumar secured gold, silver, and bronze medals, respectively, contributing to India's impressive medal tally. The Indian contingent also excelled in various other sports, including para-powerlifting, para-table tennis, and para-swimming, highlighting their broad participation and success across disciplines. This article delves into the remarkable achievements of Indian athletes at this prestigious event.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 20, 2026, 22:49 IST

India's Triumph in Men's Discus Throw

In a remarkable display of talent, Indian athletes Devender Kumar, Rakesh, and Pradeep Kumar achieved a clean sweep in the men's discus throw F43/F44/F62/F64 event at the Asian Para Games held in Nagoya, Japan. Devender Kumar clinched the gold medal in the F44 category with an impressive throw of 49.71 meters, earning him 781 Raza points at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium. Rakesh followed closely, securing the silver medal with a throw of 49.45 meters and 771 Raza points.

Completing the podium for India, Pradeep Kumar took home the bronze in the F64 category with a throw of 51.15 meters, accumulating 669 Raza points. This outstanding performance not only highlighted the prowess of Indian athletes in para-athletics but also significantly contributed to the country's overall medal tally at this prestigious continental event.

India's success extended beyond discus throw, as athletes excelled in various disciplines at the Asian Para Games. In para-athletics, Deepthi Jeevanji won gold in the women's 400m T20, while Pranav Soorma and Ram Ratan Singh secured gold and silver, respectively, in the men's discus throw F51/F52/F53. Simran also shone brightly, winning gold in the women's 200m T12, with Tejalben Damor earning bronze.

In addition, Preeti Pal captured silver in the women's 200m T35, and Pradeep Kumar, along with Ayush Verma, won silver and bronze in the men's javelin throw F53/F54. Praveen Sharma added to the medal count with a bronze in the men's shot put F11.

The Indian contingent also performed admirably in other sports, with Ashok winning silver in men's para-powerlifting up to 65kg, and Manish Narwal securing silver in the men's 10m air pistol SH1. Shrishti Arora contributed a bronze in the women's 10m air pistol SH1.

In para-table tennis, several athletes, including Sonalben Patel, Bhavina Patel, Prachi Pandey, Sahana Ravi, and Jehan Madan, reached the podium, while in para-swimming, Himanshu Nandal and Niranjan Mukundan won bronze medals in their respective events.

Indian para-badminton players also advanced through the quarterfinals, with Nitesh Kumar, Pramod Bhagat, and Sanjana Kumari winning their singles matches. The para-archery team showcased strong performances, with Sheetal Devi reaching the women's individual compound final and multiple teams progressing through the knockout rounds.

Overall, the Indian contingent demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, achieving numerous top-eight finishes across athletics, swimming, and powerlifting, showcasing the country's broad participation in these disciplines.