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October 25, 2026 10:36 AM

PM Modi Hails India’s Best-Ever Performance at Asian Para Games 2026 with 114 Medals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated India’s para-athletes for delivering the country’s best-ever performance at the Asian Para Games 2026, with a record tally of 114 medals. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister described the achievement as a moment of immense pride and joy for the nation. He praised the determination of the Indian contingent, noting that every athlete had contributed to the historic performance and inspired countless Indians. India finished fourth in the...

October 23, 2026 11:51 PM

Asian Para Games 2026: India para-athletes scale new heights with record 114 medals

India concluded its campaign at the Asian Para Games 2026 with a record haul of 114 medals, including 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze, as the country’s para-athletes delivered world-record performances, historic victories and podium sweeps across multiple disciplines. India surpassed its previous edition’s medal tally of 108, comprising 27 gold, 32 silver and 49 bronze medals. The country had initially won 111 medals at the last edition, but three were subsequently stripped following dopin...

October 23, 2026 11:10 PM

Asian Para Games: World champion Sumit Antil wins another gold in India’s Javelin podium sweep

India’s Paralympic and World champion Sumit Antil added another feather to his cap as he defended his Asian Para Games gold medal by clinching the top prize in the Men’s Javelin Throw F42–F44/F61–F64 at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, Nagoya on Friday. Antil won his second gold at the continental showpiece with a huge 72.46m throw in the final, while India swept the podium places. Mahendra Gurjar (F42) and Sandip Sargar (F44) brought the silver and bronze medals. Mahendra...

October 23, 2026 10:57 PM

PM Modi congratulates Indian para-athletes on medal-winning performances at Asian Para Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Indian para-athletes on their medal-winning performances at the Asian Para Games, praising their achievements across badminton, archery, para-athletics, shooting and swimming. In a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister lauded the athletes for winning medals, setting records and achieving historic milestones at the continental event. Congratulating Thulasimathi Murugesan on winning silver in women’s singles SU5, the Prime Minister wrote ...

October 22, 2026 10:05 PM

Asian Para Games: India adds 26 more medals to take tally to 88 after strong Day 4

India produced another stellar day at the Asian Para Games as the athletes added 26 more medals to take the tally to an impressive 88 after Day 4 in Nagoya on Thursday. New benchmarks were registered; a podium clean sweep and stellar performances in para-athletics, para-archery and para-swimming hogged the limelight in another fruitful day as India moved closer to the 100-medal mark. Speaking after Day 4, Satyanarayan, Head Coach of Team India, reflected on the performances and kept his focus ...

October 22, 2026 7:27 PM

Asian Para Games: Dilip Mahadu Gavit wins second gold in Men’s 400m T47, Bhavikkumar bags silver

Indian para-athletes secured another double podium finish at the ongoing Asian Para Games as Dilip Mahadu Gavit (T46 category)and Bhavikkumar Bharwad clinched a gold and a silver medal in the Men’s 400m T47 final at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium on Thursday. Gavit won his second gold after he clinched a yellow metal in the Men’s 100m T47 category too. The Indian sprinter won his second gold in the 400m T47 event when he clocked a time of 48.27s, while the other Indian, Bhavik...

October 22, 2026 7:10 PM

India sweep in men’s high jump T63 podium as Shailesh Kumar wins gold

India delivered a spectacular performance in the Men’s High Jump T63 Final, achieving a podium sweep by securing all three medals. Shailesh Kumar clinched the gold medal, while Varun Bhati secured silver and Rahul bagged bronze. Shailesh registered an outstanding jump of 1.89 metres to win the gold, while Varun secured silver with a jump of 1.84 metres. Rahul completed India’s clean sweep with a personal-best performance of 1.81 metres. India replicated their 2022 podium sweep in the Men�...

October 22, 2026 6:38 PM

Asian Para Games: Dharmaraj Solairaj defends gold with record-breaking 7.15m leap

India’s Dharmaraj Solairaj strengthened his position among Asia’s leading para-athletes on Thursday, defending his men’s long jump title at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a record-breaking effort of 7.15m. Competing in the combined T44/T62/T64 final at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, the 32-year-old Tamil Nadu athlete produced his decisive jump on his second attempt, setting a new Asian record and securing his second successive gold medal at the continent...

October 20, 2026 12:52 AM

India Wins 11 Medals on Day 1 of Asian Para Games 2026, Ranks Fourth; PM Modi Congratulates Players

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. Indian para-athletes impressed across disciplines, including para shooting, para athletics, para archery and para judo, delivering medal-winning performances and record-breaking feats to set the tone for the country’s campaign at the continental event. India’s opening-day highlights...

October 19, 2026 7:19 PM

Asian Para Games: Rinku, Ajeet Singh clinch gold, silver in men’s javelin F46

India delivered an outstanding performance in the Men’s Javelin Throw F46 event, with Rinku and Ajeet Singh securing the top two positions and bringing glory to the nation. Rinku clinched the gold medal with an impressive throw of 65.11 metres, showcasing exceptional strength, precision, and consistency. Ajeet Singh secured the silver medal with a remarkable throw of 65.02 metres, finishing just 9 centimetres behind his compatriot. His outstanding performance highlighted his determination, c...