Uttar Pradesh BJP President Celebrates Para-Athletes' Success at Asian Para Games 2026

Uttar Pradesh BJP President Pankaj Chaudhary recently met with para-athletes who excelled at the 2026 Asian Para Games, celebrating their remarkable achievements. He shared their inspiring stories and acknowledged the challenges they overcame to bring glory to the state and the nation. With India finishing the Games with a record 114 medals, Chaudhary emphasized the athletes' courage and determination, highlighting their contributions to sports in Uttar Pradesh. This meeting not only recognized their success but also served as a reminder of the resilience shown by these champions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 7, 2026, 00:11 IST

Celebrating Achievements of Para-Athletes

In Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, BJP President Pankaj Chaudhary engaged with state para-athletes who proudly represented India at the 2026 Asian Para Games, bringing home significant accolades.

Chaudhary took to X to share images from his meeting with the athletes and their coaches, offering heartfelt congratulations for their remarkable performances at the Games.

He acknowledged the inspiring stories and hurdles faced by these athletes, including Simran Sharma, who won gold in both the Women's 200m T12 and Women's 100m T12 events in para athletics, Ayush Verma, who secured gold in Men's shot put F53 and bronze in Men's javelin throw F53/F54, and Ajeet Singh, who earned silver in Men's javelin throw F46.

Other notable mentions included Swati Chaudhary, who won silver in Women's W1 para archery, Anubhav Choudhary with a bronze in Men's 100m T35, Ram Ratan Singh, who took silver in Men's discus throw F51/F52/F53, and Prachi Pandey, who achieved bronze in Women's singles Class 6 para table tennis.

Chaudhary expressed, "True champions are those who create history against all odds. On Dhanteras, I had a meaningful conversation with our courageous athletes and coaches who have brought glory to Uttar Pradesh through their achievements at the Para Asian Games 2026. I wish them all the best. During our discussion, players like Simran Sharma, Ayush Verma, Ajit Kumar Yadav, Swati Chaudhary, Anubhav Choudhary, Ram Ratan Singh, and Prachi Pandey shared their personal challenges and experiences. We take immense pride in their historic accomplishments," he noted in his post.

In another message on X, Chaudhary praised the para-athletes as embodiments of Uttar Pradesh's pride, resilience, and determination, commending them for their contributions to the nation.

"A testament to Uttar Pradesh's pride, unyielding courage, and steadfast spirit... It was a significant meeting with our para-athletes who brought honor to the country at the Asian Para Games 2026," he remarked.

India concluded the 2026 Asian Para Games with an impressive tally of 114 medals—30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze—surpassing its previous record of 108 medals from the 2022 Hangzhou Games. The Indian contingent consisted of 168 para-athletes, a notable reduction from the 309 who participated in the last edition.