India's Para-Athletes Shine at Asian Para Games 2026 with Silver Medals

India's Medal Count at Asian Para Games 2026

On Wednesday, Indian para-athletes Ravi Budigina and Akira Banothu achieved remarkable success by winning silver medals in swimming and athletics, respectively, during the ongoing Asian Para Games 2026. This achievement has contributed to India's overall medal tally, which now stands at 58, including 14 gold, 21 silver, and 23 bronze medals.

Ravi Budigina's Achievement in Para-Swimming

In the para-swimming category, Ravi Budigina earned a silver medal in the Men's 100m Backstroke S13 final, finishing with a time of 1:10.10. This marks his second silver medal at the Games. The gold medal was claimed by Uzbekistan's Egor Bolotov, who set a new Asian Para Games record with a time of 58.43 seconds, finishing 11.67 seconds ahead of Budigina.

Akira Banothu's Impressive Debut

Akira Banothu made a notable debut by securing silver in the Men's 400m T35/T38 final in para-athletics. He clocked a time of 51.25 seconds, outperforming many competitors. However, as a T38 athlete competing against T35 athletes, his performance was evaluated using a points-based classification system, where he earned 948 points. This placed him behind Iraq's Mohammed Khalaf, who, as a T35 athlete, finished in 57.08 seconds and earned 1,074 points, thus winning the gold medal.

Men's 100m T47 Event Results

In another exciting event, Dilip Gavit Mahadu and Mohammed Basil showcased their talent in the men's 100m T47 category, winning gold and silver medals, respectively. Mahadu (T46 category) clinched gold with an impressive time of 10.69 seconds, while Basil (T47 category) secured silver, finishing in 10.72 seconds and setting a new Games Record.