Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Indian para-athletes on their medal-winning performances in the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, as India climbed from sixth to fifth in the overall standings.
India’s medal tally rose to 62, comprising 14 gold, 22 silver and 26 bronze medals, with athletes breaking Games Records, setting personal bests and completing an all-Indian podium sweep.
In a series of posts on X, PM Modi praised the athletes’ determination, consistency and dedication, highlighting performances across athletics, swimming, para powerlifting and archery.
Sachin Khilari retained his gold medal in the men’s shot put F46 event with a season-best throw, leading an Indian sweep of the podium. Mohd Yasser took silver with a season-best effort, while Parveen secured bronze, also recording his best throw of the season.
The Prime Minister described Khilari as an “exemplary champion” and praised his successful title defence and sustained sporting excellence.
Praveen Kumar also defended his title, winning gold in the men’s high jump T64 event and breaking his own Games Record. Banti secured silver in the same event.
Simran won gold in the women’s 100m T12 event with a new Games Record, while Dilip Gavit claimed gold in the men’s 100m T47. Mohammad Basil M took silver in the latter event, improving in the final on the Games Record he had set in the heats.
Ayush Verma won gold in the men’s shot put F53, adding to his javelin bronze to finish his debut Asian Para Games campaign with two medals. PM Modi praised his talent and versatility.
Preeti Pal secured silver in the women’s 100m T35, following her silver in the 200m. The Prime Minister said her performances reflected her progress, speed and determination.
Other track medallists included Akira Nandan Banothu, who won silver in the men’s 400m T35/T38, and bronze winners Pranav Desai in the men’s 100m T64, Rakeshbhai Bhatt in the men’s 100m T37 and Anubhav Choudhary in the men’s 100m T35. Bhatt clocked a personal best, while Choudhary marked his Games debut with a personal-best performance.
In field events, Shailesh Kumar won bronze in the men’s long jump T42/T61/T63 with a jump of 5.57 metres. Karamjyoti claimed bronze in the women’s discus throw F55 with a personal best, while Sukhchain won bronze in the men’s javelin throw F55.
Manjeet secured silver in the men’s javelin throw F12/F13, improving on his fourth-place finish at the previous edition. Bhagyashree Jadhav won silver in the women’s shot put F34 with a personal best, while Ravi Rongali took bronze in the men’s shot put F40.
In swimming, Ravi Kartik Budigina won silver in the men’s 100m backstroke S13. Himanshu Nandal secured bronze in the men’s 100m breaststroke SB11, while Rohit Kumar earned bronze in the men’s 100m breaststroke SB4 on his Games debut.
Kasthuri Rajamani won silver in the women’s -67kg para powerlifting event, securing India’s first-ever medal in the category. PM Modi described the achievement as a historic milestone for Indian para powerlifting.
In archery, Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag secured silver in the women’s para compound doubles event, with the Prime Minister praising their teamwork and sporting excellence.
