India at Asian Para Games 2026, Medal Tally, Results, Day 3 Schedule

India continued its strong performance at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, winning 24 medals on Day 2. The Indian contingent added five gold medals in para-athletics, along with several silver and bronze medals across different sports.

At the end of October 20, India stood sixth in the medal table with 35 medals, including nine gold, 11 silver and 15 bronze. On Day 3, October 21, Indian athletes continued competing in Para Athletics, Para Archery, Para Badminton, Para Swimming, Para Powerlifting and Para Table Tennis.

One of the major highlights was the performance of Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag, who won silver in the women’s compound doubles event after facing China’s Zhao Jing and Xu Xueqing in the gold medal match. India’s para-athletes also won medals in shot put, high jump, javelin throw and other events.

India at Asian Para Games 2026 Latest Highlights

• India won 24 medals on Day 2, taking its overall tally to 35 medals.
• Ayush Verma won gold in the men’s shot put F53 event.
• Praveen Kumar won gold, while Banti won silver in the men’s high jump T64 event.
• Sachin Khilari won gold, Mohammed Yasser won silver and Parveen won bronze in the men’s shot put F46 event.
• Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag won silver in the women’s compound doubles final.
• Bhagyashri Jadhav, Manjeet and Kasthuri Rajamani won silver medals in their respective events.
• Anubhav Choudhary and Rakesh Bhatt won bronze in the men’s 100m T35 and T37 events, respectively.
• Indian para-badminton players recorded important victories in the quarterfinals and group-stage matches.
• Several Indian athletes were scheduled to compete in medal events in para-athletics and para-swimming later on October 21.

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India at Asian Para Games 2026 Medal Tally

India finished Day 2 of the Asian Para Games 2026 with 35 medals, placing sixth in the overall standings. India won 24 medals on the second day, including five gold medals in para-athletics. The strong performance helped India maintain its position among the leading countries in the competition.

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Major Indian Performances at Asian Para Games 2026

1. Ayush Verma Wins Gold in Shot Put

Ayush Verma won gold in the men’s shot put F53 event on October 21. His performance added another gold medal to India’s tally and strengthened the country’s results in para-athletics.

Shot put is a field event in which athletes throw a heavy metal ball, known as a shot, as far as possible. In para-athletics, athletes compete in different classes based on their eligible impairments.

2. Praveen Kumar Wins Gold in High Jump

Indian athlete Praveen Kumar won gold in the men’s high jump T64 event, while Banti secured silver. The result was another important achievement for India in para-athletics. High jump requires athletes to clear a horizontal bar set at increasing heights without knocking it down.

3. Sachin Khilari Wins Gold in Shot Put F46

India secured three medals in the men’s shot put F46 event. The Indian athletes’ performance in this event highlighted the country’s strength in throwing disciplines at the Asian Para Games.

• Sachin Khilari – Gold
• Mohammed Yasser – Silver
• Parveen – Bronze

4. Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag Win Silver in Para Archery

Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag won silver in the women’s compound doubles event. They faced China’s Zhao Jing and Xu Xueqing in the gold medal match. Their performance was an important achievement for India’s para-archery team. Sheetal Devi, in particular, has become a prominent name in Indian para-archery because of her skill and determination.

5. Bhagyashri Jadhav Wins Silver in Shot Put

Bhagyashri Jadhav won silver in the women’s shot put F34 event. Her result added another medal to India’s para-athletics tally. The F34 category is for athletes with eligible coordination impairments affecting their trunk and lower limbs, who compete from a seated position.

6. Manjeet Wins Silver in Javelin Throw

Indian athlete Manjeet won silver in the men’s javelin throw F12/F13 event. The javelin throw involves throwing a spear-like implement as far as possible. In para-athletics, competitors are grouped according to their eligible impairment and functional classification.

7. Kasthuri Rajamani Wins Silver in Para Powerlifting

Kasthuri Rajamani won silver in the women’s para-powerlifting event up to 67 kg. Para powerlifting tests upper-body strength through the bench press. Athletes compete in different weight categories, with the heaviest successful lift determining their result.

8. Anubhav Choudhary and Rakesh Bhatt Win Bronze

Indian athletes also secured bronze medals in sprinting events.

• Anubhav Choudhary – Bronze in the men’s 100m T35.
• Rakesh Bhatt – Bronze in the men’s 100m T37.

These results added to India’s growing medal count in para-athletics and highlighted the country’s performance in track events.

India at Asian Para Games 2026 Para Badminton Results

Indian para-badminton players competed in singles, doubles and mixed events on October 21. Several players won their quarterfinal matches, while others faced tough competition in their respective categories.

Some Indian players also faced defeats in their matches.

• Sukant Kadam lost to Indonesia’s Fredy Setiawan in the men’s singles SL4 quarterfinal.
• Ruthick Ragupathi lost to China’s Li Mingpan in the men’s singles SU5 quarterfinal.
• Hardik Makkar lost to Japan’s Taiyo Imai in the men’s singles SU5 quarterfinal.
• Prem Kumar Ale lost to South Korea’s Park Haeseong in the men’s singles WH1 quarterfinal.
• Manisha Ramdass and Shanthiya Vishwanathan lost their respective women’s singles SU5 group-stage matches.

Indian players were also scheduled to compete in the doubles semifinals and quarterfinals later in the day.

India at Asian Para Games 2026 Para Table Tennis Results

Indian para-table tennis players continued their campaign in the doubles events.

• Jehan Madan and Shubham Wadhwa defeated Saudi Arabia’s Rakan Alsalmi and Ibrahim Alhassan 3-1 in the men’s doubles Class MD4 group match.
• Savita Ajjanakatti and Prachi Pandey lost to China’s Huang Wenjuan and Liu Xiaowu in the women’s doubles Class WD14 group match.
• Bhavina Patel and Ekta Bhyan lost to South Korea’s Seo Suyeon and Yoon Jiyu in the women’s doubles Class WD5 group match.

India also had mixed doubles matches scheduled in different classes, including XD4, XD7 and XD17.

India at Asian Para Games 2026 Upcoming Medal Events on October 21

Several Indian athletes were scheduled to compete in medal events on Day 3. Para-athletics and para-swimming were expected to provide multiple opportunities for India to win additional medals.

Note: These are the scheduled timings from the supplied update. They indicate planned medal events, not confirmed results.

Other Important Events on October 21

• Para Archery: India was scheduled to face South Korea in the W1 mixed team semifinal.
• Para Table Tennis: Indian pairs were scheduled to compete in mixed doubles group matches across different classes.
• Para Badminton: Alphia James and Pallavi Kaluvehalli were scheduled for the women’s doubles WH1-WH2 semifinal.
• Para Badminton: Nitesh Kumar and Ruthick Ragupathi were scheduled to compete in the men’s doubles SL3-SU5 quarterfinal.
• Para Badminton: Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manasi Joshi were scheduled to face China’s Cheng Hefang and Huang Zixuan in the women’s doubles SL3-SU5 semifinal.

Why Is India’s Performance at Asian Para Games 2026 Important?

India’s performance at the Asian Para Games 2026 highlights the progress of Indian athletes in international para-sports. Their achievements also show the importance of improving sports facilities and providing equal opportunities to athletes with disabilities.

• International recognition: Medals help Indian para-athletes gain recognition in international competitions.
• Inclusive sports: Para-sports encourage equal participation and create opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Development of talent: International events give athletes experience and help them improve their skills.
• Better training facilities: Strong performances highlight the need for quality coaching, accessible stadiums and modern sports equipment.
• Inspiration for future athletes: Successful para-athletes encourage young people with disabilities to participate in sports.

Conclusion

India continued its impressive campaign at the Asian Para Games 2026 after finishing Day 2 with 35 medals, including nine gold, 11 silver and 15 bronze. On October 21, Indian athletes added further medals through strong performances in para-athletics, while Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag secured silver in women’s compound doubles.

With several events scheduled in para-athletics, para-swimming, para-badminton and para-table tennis, India had further opportunities to improve its medal tally. The team’s performance reflects the importance of continued support, training and accessible sports infrastructure for Indian para-athletes.