India started its campaign at the Asian Para Games 2026 with a strong performance, winning 11 medals, including four gold medals, on the opening day. On October 20, Indian athletes continued to compete in Para Athletics, Para Shooting, Para Archery, Para Powerlifting, Para Swimming, Para Badminton and Para Table Tennis.
One of the biggest highlights of Day 2 was Deepthi Jeevanji winning gold in the women’s 400m T20 event. Indian athletes also won silver and bronze medals in several events. Many competitions were still scheduled for later in the day, giving India more chances to add to its medal tally.
India at Asian Para Games 2026 Latest Highlights
- Deepthi Jeevanji won gold in the women’s 400m T20 final.
- Ashok won silver in men’s para powerlifting up to 65 kg.
- Manish Narwal won silver in the men’s 10m air pistol SH1 final.
- Pradeep Kumar won silver, and Ayush Verma won bronze in men’s javelin throw F53/F54.
- Shrishti Arora won bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol SH1 final.
- Indian para-table tennis players won several bronze medals.
- Sheetal Devi reached the women’s compound individual final in para archery.
- Indian para-badminton players won several important matches.
India at Asian Para Games 2026 Medal Tally on October 20
India won 11 medals on the opening day, including four gold, five silver and two bronze medals. On October 20, Indian athletes added more medals through strong performances in athletics, shooting, powerlifting and table tennis.
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Medal |
Indian athlete |
Event |
|
Gold |
Deepthi Jeevanji |
Women’s 400m T20 |
|
Silver |
Ashok |
Men’s powerlifting up to 65 kg |
|
Silver |
Manish Narwal |
Men’s 10m air pistol SH1 |
|
Silver |
Pradeep Kumar |
Men’s javelin throw F53/F54 |
|
Bronze |
Ayush Verma |
Men’s javelin throw F53/F54 |
|
Bronze |
Shrishti Arora |
Women’s 10m air pistol SH1 |
|
Bronze |
Praveen Sharma |
Men’s shot put F11 |
|
Bronze |
Sonalben Patel |
Women’s singles Class 3, para table tennis |
|
Bronze |
Bhavina Patel |
Women’s singles Class 4-5, para table tennis |
|
Bronze |
Prachi Pandey |
Women’s singles Class 6, para table tennis |
|
Bronze |
Baby Sahana Ravi |
Women’s singles Class 9, para table tennis |
|
Bronze |
Jehan Madan |
Men’s singles Class 1, para table tennis |
Major Indian Performances at Asian Para Games 2026
1. Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Gold in Women’s 400m T20
Deepthi Jeevanji won gold in the women’s 400m T20 final on October 20. She completed the race in 56.36 seconds, setting a new Asian Para Games record. Her performance added another gold medal to India’s tally and highlighted the country’s strength in para-athletics.
- Medal: Gold
- Event: Women’s 400m T20
- Timing: 56.36 seconds
- Achievement: Asian Para Games record
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2. Ashok Wins Silver in Para Powerlifting
Indian para-powerlifter Ashok won silver in the men’s event up to 65 kg. He lifted 192 kg in the competition.
Para powerlifting tests an athlete’s upper-body strength. Athletes compete in different weight categories and perform the bench press under standard competition rules.
3. Manish Narwal Wins Silver in Para Shooting
Manish Narwal won silver in the men’s 10m air pistol SH1 final. Rudransh Khandelwal finished seventh in the same event.
In the women’s 10m air pistol SH1 final, Shrishti Arora won bronze, while Sumedha Pathak finished eighth.
These results added to India’s performance in para shooting, a sport that requires focus, accuracy and control.
4. Pradeep Kumar and Ayush Verma Win Javelin Medals
Indian athletes won two medals in the men’s javelin throw F53/F54 final.
- Pradeep Kumar – Silver medal
- Ayush Verma – Bronze medal
Their performances helped India increase its medal count in para-athletics.
5. Indian Players Win Bronze Medals in Para Table Tennis
Indian para-table tennis players won bronze medals in their respective singles events.
- Sonalben Patel – Women’s singles Class 3
- Bhavina Patel – Women’s singles Class 4-5
- Prachi Pandey – Women’s singles Class 6
- Baby Sahana Ravi – Women’s singles Class 9
- Jehan Madan – Men’s singles Class 1
These results showed India’s growing performance in para table tennis and highlighted the achievements of athletes competing in different disability classes.
India at Asian Para Games 2026 Para Badminton Results
Indian players also performed well in para badminton on October 20. Several athletes won their matches and moved closer to the medal rounds.
|
Indian athlete(s) |
Event |
Result |
|
Nitesh Kumar |
Men’s singles SL3 |
Defeated Umesh Vikram Kumar 21-8, 21-8 |
|
Pramod Bhagat |
Men’s singles SL3 |
Defeated Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara 21-12, 21-10 |
|
Manisha Ramdass and Pramod Bhagat |
Mixed doubles SL3-SU5 |
Defeated Thailand 21-15, 21-14 |
|
Abhijeet Sakhuja |
Men’s singles SL4 |
Defeated China’s Chen Pengfei 21-8, 21-12 |
|
Suhas Lalinakere |
Men’s singles SL4 |
Defeated Thailand’s Siripong Teamarrom 21-5, 21-7 |
|
Krishna Nagar and Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan |
Mixed doubles SH6 |
Defeated Chinese Taipei 21-15, 21-10 |
|
Alphia James |
Women’s singles WH2 |
Defeated Chinese Taipei’s Yang-I-Chen 21-16, 21-17 |
These victories helped Indian players progress in their respective events. The mixed doubles victory by Manisha Ramdass and Pramod Bhagat was another important result for India.
India at Asian Para Games 2026 Para Archery Results
Indian archers continued to perform well in individual and team events.
- Sheetal Devi reached the women’s compound individual final.
- Swati Chaudhary reached the women’s W1 individual final.
- Harvinder Singh and Bhawna defeated Thailand in the recurve mixed team quarterfinal.
- Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar defeated Japan in the compound mixed team quarterfinal.
- Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi competed in the men’s recurve doubles quarterfinal.
India at Asian Para Games 2026 Upcoming Medal Events on October 20
Several Indian athletes were scheduled to compete in medal events later on October 20. These events offered more opportunities for India to improve its medal tally.
|
Time |
Sport |
Athlete(s) and event |
|
1:00 PM |
Para Powerlifting |
Jhandu Kumar – Men’s up to 72 kg |
|
1:30 PM |
Para Swimming |
Ravi Karthik Budigina – Men’s 400m freestyle S13 |
|
1:35 PM |
Para Athletics |
Suchitra Parida – Women’s javelin throw F55/F56 |
|
1:39 PM |
Para Swimming |
Himanshu Nandal – Men’s 400m freestyle S11 |
|
1:40 PM |
Para Athletics |
Ram Ratan Singh and Pranav Soorma – Men’s discus throw F51/F52/F53 |
|
2:30 PM |
Para Powerlifting |
Suman Devi and Seema Rani – Women’s up to 61 kg |
|
3:32 PM |
Para Swimming |
Niranjan Mukundan and Suyash Jadhav – Men’s 200m individual medley SM7 |
|
3:35 PM |
Para Athletics |
Hokato Hotozhe Sema and Soman Rana – Men’s shot put F56/F57 |
|
3:47 PM |
Para Athletics |
Preeti Pal – Women’s 200m T35 |
|
4:05 PM |
Para Athletics |
Nishad Kumar – Men’s high jump T47 |
|
4:06 PM |
Para Swimming |
Devanshi Satija – Women’s 100m backstroke S10 |
|
4:17 PM |
Para Athletics |
Pardeep Kumar and Denvender Kumar – Men’s discus throw |
Other Important Events
- Para Archery: Pooja and Bhawna were scheduled to compete in the women’s recurve doubles semifinal.
- Para Archery: Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag were scheduled to compete in the women’s compound doubles semifinal.
- Para Judo: Renuka Salave was scheduled to compete against Japan’s Atsumi Nishimura in the women’s J1 70 kg quarterfinal, subject to the competition schedule.
Why Is India’s Performance at Asian Para Games 2026 Important?
India’s performance at the Asian Para Games 2026 shows the growing strength of Indian athletes in international para-sports.
The event is important for several reasons:
- International recognition: Medals help Indian athletes gain recognition at the international level.
- Inclusive sports: Para-sports promote equal opportunities for athletes with disabilities.
- Development of talent: International competitions give athletes valuable experience and help them improve their performance.
- Better sports facilities: Strong performances highlight the need for improved training centres, coaching and sports equipment.
- Inspiration for young athletes: The achievements of Indian para-athletes encourage more people with disabilities to take part in sports.
Conclusion
India continued its strong campaign at the Asian Para Games 2026 on October 20. Deepthi Jeevanji’s gold medal, silver medals in shooting and powerlifting, and several bronze medals in para table tennis were among the major highlights.
Indian athletes also performed well in para badminton and para archery. With more events scheduled in athletics, swimming, powerlifting and other sports, India had further opportunities to win medals and improve its overall standing.
These achievements highlight the importance of sports facilities, athlete training, equal opportunities and support for para-sports in India.
Last updated on Oct, 2026
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