India Shines at Asian Para Games with Multiple Medals

India has made a significant impact at the Asian Para Games, securing multiple medals across various sports. Notable achievements include Himanshu Nandal's bronze in para-swimming and Deepthi Jeevanji's gold in para-athletics. The country has also excelled in para-archery and para-table tennis, contributing to a growing medal tally. With a total of 24 medals so far, including golds, silvers, and bronzes, the Indian contingent is showcasing remarkable talent and determination. Read on to explore the highlights and performances that have defined India's journey at this prestigious event.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 20, 2026, 22:50 IST

Himanshu Nandal Wins Bronze in Para-Swimming

In Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, para-swimmer Himanshu Nandal brought home a bronze medal for India in the men's 400 m freestyle S11 category during the Asian Games on Tuesday. He finished third in a four-man final with a time of 5:10.91, trailing silver medalist Uchu Tomita from Japan by 32 seconds and gold medalist Chuanzhen Sun from China by 45 seconds, who also set a new Asian record, according to reports from a sports media outlet.

India's Medal Count Grows

This achievement marks India's second medal in para-swimming at these Games, contributing to a total of 24 medals for the country, which includes five golds, eight silvers, and eleven bronzes. Earlier, Ravi Karthik Budigina, who had won a silver in the men's 100 m freestyle S13 event, finished sixth in the men's 400 m freestyle S13 with a time of 5:41.70.

Archery Success for India

In the para compound archery doubles, the duo of Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag secured a spot in the gold medal match after defeating Thailand's Phannibha Srathongmaew and Wasana Khuthawisap with a score of 151-135. They are set to compete against China in the final on October 21 at 5:55 AM IST, as highlighted by SAI Media.

Shooting Achievements

Indian shooter Shristi Arora also added to the medal tally by winning a bronze in the women's 10 m air pistol SH1 category, scoring 214.7. She maintained her position in third place throughout the competition, finishing behind Iran's Sareh Javanmardi and Faezeh Ahmadi, who took home silver and gold, respectively.

Manish Narwal's Silver Medal

Former Paralympics para-shooter Manish Narwal earned a silver medal in the men's 10 m air pistol SH1 category, finishing with a score of 233.7, just behind South Korea's Jo Jeongdu, who scored 241.3. Narwal had a strong performance in the final, which helped him secure a podium finish.

Para-Table Tennis Highlights

In para-table tennis, Jehan Madan won a silver medal in the men's singles class 1, finishing fourth in his group. Additionally, Ashok secured a silver in the men's 65 kg para-powerlifting with a lift of 192 kg, while China's Zou Yi took gold with a lift of 216 kg.

Day One Medal Summary

India concluded the first day of competition with a total of 11 medals, including four golds, five silvers, and two bronzes. Notably, Baby Sahana Ravi and Prachi Pandey each won bronze medals in their respective women's singles events in para-table tennis, marking a historic achievement for India in this category.

Deepthi Jeevanji's Gold Medal Performance

The standout performance of the day came from para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji, who clinched gold in the women's 400m T20 event, setting a Games record with a time of 56.36 seconds.