Deepthi Jeevanji Shines with Gold at 2026 Asian Para Games

Deepthi Jeevanji's Historic Win

Indian para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji achieved a remarkable feat by winning gold in the women's 400m T20 event at the 2026 Asian Para Games. She set a new record for the Games with an impressive time of 56.36 seconds on Tuesday. This victory marked India's fifth gold medal and the first of Day 2 at the Para Asian Games.

Dominating Performance

Jeevanji showcased her dominance in the race, finishing over two seconds ahead of her nearest rival, Japan's Niina Kanno, who took home the silver medal with a time of 58.92 seconds. The bronze medal was claimed by Akane Kato from Japan, who finished in 1:00.26.

Para Table Tennis: Bhavina Patel's Bronze

In another event, para table tennis player Bhavina Patel secured a bronze medal despite a 3-0 loss to China's Zhang Bian in the Women's Singles Class 4-5 semi-finals. Patel, who previously won silver at the 2020 Paralympics, exited the singles competition after a defeat with scores of 7-11, 5-11, and 7-11.

Para Badminton: Medal Confirmed for Pramod and Manisha

In para badminton, the mixed SL3-SU5 team of Pramod Bhagat and Manisha Ramdass guaranteed themselves a medal by reaching the semifinals. They triumphed over the Thai pair of Srinavakul Chanida and Teamarrom Siripong with a score of 21-15, 21-14 in just 25 minutes during the quarterfinals.

Strong Performance in Para Archery

Indian para archers Harvinder Singh, Bhawna, Sheetal Devi, Payal Nag, Toman Kumar, and Shyam Sunder Swami all advanced to the quarterfinals in their respective individual events at the 2026 Asian Para Games. Harvinder progressed in the men's recurve event, while Bhawna moved forward in the women's recurve category. Additionally, all four Indian compound archers—Sheetal Devi, Payal Nag, Toman Kumar, and Shyam Sunder Swami—secured spots in the quarterfinals, showcasing a strong performance for the Indian team.