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

Medal Achievements in Javelin Throw

At the 2026 Asian Para Games, Indian para-athletes Pradeep Kumar and Ayush Verma showcased their talent by winning silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the men's javelin throw F53/F54 category. Pradeep Kumar achieved a remarkable throw of 27.45 meters, earning him 901 Raza points and the silver medal. Ayush Verma followed closely with a throw of 17.88 meters, securing bronze with 793 Raza points. The gold medal was claimed by Iran's Erfan Bondori, who recorded a throw of 30.24 meters and earned 986 Raza points. Both Indian athletes achieved personal bests during their medal-winning performances, marking a significant achievement for India in this event.

India's Success in Para Table Tennis

In the para table tennis arena, Sonalben Patel earned a bronze medal in the women's singles Class 3 event. She faced a tough challenge in the semi-finals against South Korea's Yoon Jiyu, losing in straight games with scores of 7-11, 5-11, and 6-11. This victory marked India's second medal in para table tennis on the same day, following Bhavina Patel's earlier bronze.

Men's Shot Put F11 Highlights

Praveen Sharma also made headlines by winning a bronze medal in the men's shot put F11 event. He achieved a personal best throw of 13.86 meters on his sixth and final attempt, securing a podium finish in Aichi-Nagoya. The gold and silver medals were taken by Iran's Amirhossein Alipour and Mahdi Olad, respectively, with Alipour setting an Asian record with a throw of 14.99 meters.