India at Asian Para Games 2026, October 19: Indians win four gold medals - full list of results
India’s para athletes added medals in shooting, archery and athletics, with Nishad Kumar, Rinku and Soumya leading a strong opening-day haul.
- On Monday, India's para track and field athletes clinched six medals, including three gold, at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, placing the country second in athletics standings behind Japan.
- Across all sports, the Indian contingent secured 11 medals—four gold, five silver, two bronze—on Monday, positioning India fourth in the overall medal standings as competition continues.
- Nishad Kumar won gold in the men's T47 long jump with a 7.11m effort, marking his first competitive appearance in the event. His standout performance anchored India's athletics success.
- Javelin thrower Rinku and runner Soumya also won gold with throws of 65.11m and times of 5:12.39s respectively. Silver medals for Ajeet Singh and Radha Venkatesh strengthened India's medal tally.
- India fielded 168 athletes across 11 sports at the continental event, with competition continuing on Tuesday before the Games conclude on October 24. The team aims to expand its medal count.
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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. India made a strong start to its campaign at the 5th Asian Para Games 2026, clinching 11 medals, including four gold, five silver and two bronze, on the opening day to sit fourth in the overall medal standings. Sports News | India Wins 11 Medals on Day 1 of Asian Para Games 2026, Sits Fourth in Standings.
India wins 11 medals on Day 1 of Asian Para Games 2026, sits fourth in standings - The Tribune
India made a strong start to its campaign at the 5th Asian Para Games 2026, clinching 11 medals, including four gold, five silver and two bronze, on the opening day to sit fourth in the overall medal standings.
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.
Asian Para Games Medal Tally: Where does India stand after a bumper 11-medal haul on Day 1?
India impressed on the opening day of the Asian Para Games 2026, clinching a remarkable 11 medals in total. Among these were four shining gold medals, with standout performances from Mona Agarwal in shooting and Nishad Kumar in long jump. The success was rounded off with two more gold medals in athletics, placing India fourth overall in medal standings after day one.
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