Asian Para Games 2026: Sandeep sets world record as India win gold, bronze in men’s 400m T64
Sandeep’s 52.28-second run beat the previous world mark by more than half a second, and Ajay Kumar added bronze for India.
- On Friday, October 23, 2026, India officially surpassed the 100-medal milestone at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, marking a historic achievement for the nation's para-sports contingent.
- Record-Breaking performances from para-athlete Sandeep Singh Mann, Haney, and para-shooter Mona Agarwal propelled India toward this total, with each athlete delivering world-record efforts in their respective finals.
- Sandeep clocked a world-record 52.28 seconds in the 400m T64, while Haney threw 60.49m in the javelin F37/38. Agarwal scored 357.5 in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1, shattering the previous world record.
- India's medal tally now stands at 102, comprising 26 gold, 33 silver, and 43 bronze. Naveen Sivakumar won badminton gold, while Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi secured para archery gold on the day.
- With competition continuing in Aichi-Nagoya, India aims to surpass their best-ever Asian Para Games tally of 111 medals from the 2023 Hangzhou edition. The team currently ranks fourth in the overall standings.
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Indian para shooter Mona Agarwal won the gold medal by breaking the world record in the women's 50m rifle three positions SH1 event at the Asian Para Games 2026.
Sandeep Singh, Haney clinch gold medals at Para Asian Games 2026 with stunning world record efforts
India's Sandeep Singh Mann and Haney brought home gold medals for the country at the Para Asian Games 2026 in the men's 400m and javelin events, respectively. The two put forth some brilliant performances and broke world records as well.
Asian Para Games 2026: Sandeep Sets World Record For 400m Gold As India Win Three More Athletics Medals
India enjoyed a successful day in athletics at the Asian Para Games 2026, with Sandeep setting a world record of 52.28 seconds to win men's 400m T64 gold and Ajay Kumar taking bronze
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Indian para-athlete Haney shattered the world record with a throw of 60.49 metres to win gold in the men's javelin throw F37/38 event at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Friday, adding to India's growing medal haul at the continental showpiece.
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