Indian Para-Athletes Shine at Asian Para Games 2026 with Multiple Medals

Indian para-athletes have made a significant impact at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with multiple medal wins and record-breaking performances. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated athletes like Simran, who won gold in the women's 200m T12, and Nishad Kumar, who set a new record in the men's high jump T47. The Indian team has showcased exceptional talent across various sports, including para-athletics, shooting, and swimming, accumulating a total of 35 medals, including 9 golds, by the end of Day 3. This impressive performance highlights the dedication and skill of India's para-athletes on an international stage.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 20, 2026, 22:48 IST

Celebrating Success at the Asian Para Games

New Delhi, October 20: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Indian para-athletes Simran, Tejalben Damor, Devender Kumar, Rakesh, Pradeep Kumar, Nishad Kumar, and Niranjan Mukundan for their outstanding performances on Day 3 of the Asian Para Games 2026 held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

In a message shared on X, Mandaviya praised Simran for achieving a gold medal and setting a new Games Record in the women's 200m T12 event. He also acknowledged Tejalben Damor, who made her debut by winning a bronze in the same race.

“DOUBLE PODIUM IN 200M! Congratulations to Simran for her Gold with a New Games Record of 24.80 seconds, and to debutant Tejalben Damor for clinching Bronze in 25.23 seconds in the Women’s 200m T12 at the Asian Para Games 2026,” the Sports Minister noted.

Mandaviya further celebrated India's remarkable achievement in the men's discus throw, where Devender Kumar took gold, Rakesh earned silver, and Pradeep Kumar secured bronze.

“HISTORIC PODIUM SWEEP FOR BHARAT! Total dominance in the Men’s Discus Throw at the Asian Para Games 2026! Congratulations to Devender Kumar for Gold (49.71m), Rakesh for Silver (49.35m), and Pradeep Kumar for Bronze with a personal best of 51.15m,” he stated.

The minister also congratulated Nishad Kumar for winning his second gold medal of the Games, having set a new Games Record in the men’s high jump T47 event with a height of 2.04 meters.

“SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS! Congratulations to TOPS athlete Nishad Kumar on clinching his second Gold of the Asian Para Games 2026! Clearing an impressive 2.04m in the Men’s High Jump T47, he sets a New Games Record and makes the entire nation proud,” Mandaviya added.

Additionally, the Sports Minister recognized para-swimmer Niranjan Mukundan for his bronze medal in the men’s 200m individual medley SM7 event.

“Heartiest congratulations to Niranjan Mukundan on winning the Bronze Medal in the Men’s 200m Individual Medley SM7 at the Asian Para Games 2026,” he remarked.

India continues to excel at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, securing medals in various events including para-athletics, shooting para sport, para-powerlifting, para-table tennis, and para-swimming, while also making strides in para-badminton and para-archery.

In para-athletics, gold medals were won by Devender Kumar, Pranav Soorma, Simran, Nishad Kumar, and Deepthi Jeevanji. The country also achieved silver and bronze in the men’s discus throw, with Rakesh and Pradeep Kumar winning silver and bronze respectively in one event, while Ram Ratan Singh claimed silver in another. Tejalben Damor earned bronze in the women’s 200m T12, Preeti Pal took silver in the women’s 200m T35, and Pradeep Kumar and Ayush Verma secured silver and bronze in the men’s javelin throw F53/F54. Praveen Sharma and Hokato Hotozhe Sema added bronze medals in the men’s shot put events.

In shooting para sport, Manish Narwal won silver in the men’s 10m air pistol SH1, while Shrishti Arora captured bronze in the women’s event. Ashok earned silver in men’s para-powerlifting up to 65kg.

India also secured five bronze medals in para-table tennis through Sonalben Patel, Bhavina Patel, Prachi Pandey, Sahana Ravi, and Jehan Madan. In para-swimming, Himanshu Nandal won bronze in the men’s 400m freestyle S11, while Niranjan Mukundan added a bronze in the men’s 200m individual medley SM7.

Indian para-badminton players Nitesh Kumar, Pramod Bhagat, Manisha Ramdass, and Sanjana Kumari achieved victories in their respective quarterfinals. In para-archery, Sheetal Devi and several Indian teams advanced through the knockout rounds, with Sheetal reaching the women’s individual compound final alongside Swati Chaudhary in the W1 category final.

Indian athletes also recorded numerous top-eight finishes in athletics, swimming, and powerlifting, while the archery team continued its quest for medals across individual and team events. By the end of Day 3, India had amassed a total of 35 medals, including 9 golds.