India at Asian Para Games 2026, October 19: Indians win four gold medals - full list of results
India’s para track and field team won six medals, as Nishad Kumar, Rinku and Soumya led a day that included three golds.
- On Sunday, October 18, 2026, India began its campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games by securing 11 medals, including four gold, five silver, and two bronze, placing the nation fourth in the overall standings.
- Competing across 11 sports, 168 athletes represent India at the continental event, aiming to make a significant impact during the games.
- Nishad Kumar won gold in the men's long jump T47 with a 7.11m effort, while Rinku and Ajeet Singh secured a one-two finish in the men's javelin F46 final.
- Mona Agarwal set a new Asian Para Games record of 250.0 in women's 10m air rifle standing SH1, while Soumya clinched gold in the women's 1500m T12/T13 event with a time of 5:12.39s.
- The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games conclude on October 24, 2026, with the Indian contingent continuing to pursue additional podium finishes across remaining events.
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India at Asian Para Games 2026, October 19: Indians win four gold medals - full list of results
The 5th Asian Para Games conclude on October 24. India has fielded 168 athletes across 11 sports, with the contingent aiming to make a strong impact at the continental event.
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Six Medals For India's Para Athletes In Asian Para Games
India's para track and field athletes delivered an outstanding performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, securing a total of six medals, including three gold. Long jumper Nishad Kumar, javelin thrower Rinku, and visually impaired middle-distance runner Soumya each clinched gold in their respective events on the opening day of athletics competitions. This strong showing placed India second only to hosts Japan in the medal tally for the da…
Indian athletes performed brilliantly on the first day of the Asian Para Games in Japan, winning 11 medals. These include 4 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze medals. Mona Agarwal won gold in shooting and Nishad Kumar won gold in long jump. Avani Lekhara won silver and qualified for the 2028 Paralympics. India got off to a good start by winning medals in various categories.
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