Indian para-athletes secured multiple gold medals and set new games records at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, continuing a dominant streak across track, field, and archery events from October 18 through October 24, 2026.
India Sweeps Field Events and Throws Record Golds in Nagoya
India’s contingent made history at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with dominant sweeps in field events.
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Sachin Khilari led a clean sweep in the men’s shot put F46 final, launching the ball 15.87 meters on his final attempt to set a new record. Mohd Yasser followed with a silver at 15.06 meters, while Parveen Sharma took bronze at 14.94 meters.
Sachin Khilari began his performance with a 15.79-meter throw on his opening attempt, which immediately secured his position at the top of the standings. Official representatives from the Indian Embassy in Japan, including the Deputy Chief Of Mission, met and interacted with the Indian para-athletes in Nagoya ahead of competitions to extend best wishes to the entire contingent.
Official representatives from the Indian Embassy in Japan, the Deputy Chief Of Mission (DCM) met and interacted with the Indian para-athletes in Nagoya ahead of the Asian Para Games 2026, extending best wishes to the entire contingent.Here are some highlights of the Indian team… pic.twitter.com/xXR4hI1AlN
Ayush Verma claimed victory in the men’s shot put F53 class with an 8.16-meter throw on his fifth attempt, building on his earlier bronze in the javelin throw. Ayush recorded throws of 7.39 meters on his first attempt, 7.42 meters on his second, 7.50 meters on his third, 7.92 meters on his fourth, and finished with a 7.54-meter effort on his sixth try.
Iran’s Alireza Hemami secured the silver medal in the same event with an 8.09-meter throw, while Kazakhstan’s Mukhambet Serikbayev took the bronze with 6.81 meters.
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In the women’s discus throw F64 category, Suvarna Raj captured a gold medal by throwing 15.66 meters. She registered distances past the 15-meter mark on four of her six attempts to outdistance Iran’s Shahala Hadidi, who recorded 15.45 meters for silver, while Vietnam’s Thi Ngoc Thuy Nguyen claimed bronze with 14.65 meters.
Sprinters Smash Games Records on the Japanese Circuit
Sprinters matched the field athletes’ success on the track.
Simran Sharma has added another golden chapter to India’s sporting journey, winning her second Gold Medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.She clinched the Women’s 100m T12 title, setting a new Games Record. This remarkable performance is a moment of immense pride for… pic.twitter.com/hEbuoRBK7i
Simran Sharma secured double gold by winning the women’s 100-meter T12 events, setting a new games record of 12.02 seconds in the 100-meter final after recovering from early-career obstacles and training under her husband, Shivam.
Simran Sharma also won the women’s 200-meter T12 events.
Deepthi Jeevanji added another gold for the delegation by clocking 56.36 seconds in the women’s 400-meter T20 race, establishing a fresh games record.
Additional track victories came from Anjanaben Bumbadiya, who crossed the finish line in 59.97 seconds to win the women’s 400-meter T47 event ahead of silver medalist Jayanti Behera, who finished in 1 minute and 0.65 seconds.
Maharashtra’s Daughter Shines with Silver!🥈Many congratulations to Maharashtra’s daughter, Bhagyashree Jadhav, on winning Silver in the Women’s Shot Put F34 at the Asian Para Games 2026! Her achievement is a moment of pride for Maharashtra and an inspiration to aspiring… pic.twitter.com/Lze8pNunM6
Indian Athletes Win Medals in High Jump and Archery
The men’s high jump T63 event mirrored the earlier throwing sweeps, with Shailesh Kumar clearing 1.89 meters to win gold and break Sharad Kumar’s previous games mark of 1.80 meters.
Varun Bhati claimed silver at 1.84 meters, and Rahul secured bronze with a personal best of 1.81 meters.
A record-breaking throw that brings Gold to India!Congratulations to Haney on winning the Gold Medal with a world-record performance in the Men’s Javelin Throw F37/38 at the Asian Para Games 2026.May this remarkable achievement inspire many more milestones in Indian… pic.twitter.com/iHKYZrLAS9
In the men’s high jump T44/64 competition, Praveen Kumar cleared 2.05 meters for gold and a new games record, while teammate Bunty took silver with a personal best of 1.92 meters.
In archery, Sheetal Devi teamed with Payal Nag in the compound women’s doubles, where the pair earned a silver medal after a hard-fought 141-150 defeat against China’s Xu Xueqing and Zhao Jing in the final.
I extend my warmest congratulations to Sandeep on winning the Bronze Medal in the Men’s 100m race in specified category at the Asian Para Games 2026. Winning a World Record Gold in the 400m and a Bronze in the 100m are remarkable feats. Wishing you many more memorable…
Sheetal later bounced back in the individual compound event, overcoming a four-point deficit against Singapore’s Alim to win 142-139 and secure her second gold.
Warm congratulations to Dharambir for securing the Bronze Medal in the Men’s Club Throw at the Asian Para Games 2026. Your success contributed to an impressive performance by Team India in this event. Wishing you the very best as you pursue more milestones in your career.
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