Preeti Pal Shines with Silver at Asian Para Games 2026

Preeti Pal's Remarkable Achievement

In Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on October 20, Preeti Pal of India showcased her exceptional talent by securing a silver medal in the women's 200m T35 event at the ongoing Asian Para Games. She clocked an impressive time of 29.53 seconds.

This achievement marks a significant improvement for Preeti, who previously finished fourth in the 2022 Asian Para Games with a time of 32.19 seconds, thus reducing her time by 2.66 seconds.

The gold medal was claimed by China's Zhou Xia, who set a new Games record with a time of 28.03 seconds, finishing ahead of Preeti.

India's performance at the Para Asian Games continues to impress, with athletes excelling in various events. Niranjan Mukundan also contributed to the medal tally by winning a bronze in the men's 200m individual medley in the SM7 category.

Earlier in the competition, Simran Sharma excelled in the T12 category, finishing first with a remarkable time of 24.80 seconds, while Tejalben Damor secured third place with a personal best of 25.23 seconds.

With these achievements, India's medal count at the 5th Asian Para Games has reached a total of 30, including 7 gold, 10 silver, and 13 bronze medals, highlighting the nation's prowess in various sports.