October 21, 2026 9:36 AM
Asian Para Games 2026: Ayush Verma wins shot put gold, India’s medal tally rises to 38
Indian para-athlete Ayush Verma clinched the gold medal in the men's shot put F53 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Nagoya on Wednesday, taking India's gold medal count to 10 and overall medal tally to 38. Ayush secured the top spot with a best throw of 8.16 metres on his fifth attempt in the seated throwing event. The victory marked his second medal at the Games, following a bronze in the men's javelin F53/54 event on Tuesday. With his gold medal, India remained sixth in the overall medal...