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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 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 23, 2026 4:29 PM

Thulasimathi wins gold, ends day with three medals at Asian Para Games

Thulasimathi Murugesan capped a memorable day with a gold and two silver medals, clinching the women's doubles title to add a golden finish to her campaign at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Friday. The 24-year-old Paris Paralympics silver medallist combined with Manasi Joshi to win the women's doubles SL3-SU5 title, beating China's Yang Qiuxia and Xiao Zuxian 21-16 21-13 in the final that lasted 28 minutes. Thulasimathi had earlier won silver in women's singles SU5, losing 18-21 11-21 to Ya...

October 23, 2026 10:49 AM

Nitesh trumps Pramod to win gold, Naveen also finishes on top; Thulasimathi, Nitya claim silver

India's Nitesh Kumar and Naveen Sivakumar clinched gold medals in men's singles SL3 and SL4 respectively in the badminton competition at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Friday. Nitesh produced a clinical performance to beat compatriot Pramod Bhagat 21-18, 21-16 in a clash between two Paralympic gold medallists. "Very happy to win the Asian Games gold medal. Last time I was close, I was leading 19-16 in the third set, and then I lost. So this time, winning it and again winning in two sets aga...

October 22, 2026 1:44 PM

Thulasimathi-Nitesh enter SL3-SU5 final, Naveen reaches SL4 summit clash as India add 5 medals

The combination of Thulasimathi Murugesan and Nitesh Kumar entered the mixed doubles SL3-SU5 final, while Naveen Sivakumar advanced to the men's singles SL4 final on a reasonably good day for Indian para-shuttlers in the Asian Para Games' badminton competition here on Thursday. The Indians also picked up five bronze medals in different events. Thulasimathi and Nitesh combined to outwit the Chinese pair of Li Mingpin and Xiao Zuxian 21-19, 14-21, 21-17 in a thrilling semifinal that lasted 42 ...

October 7, 2026 5:21 PM

Pramod Bhagat, Bhavina Patel named flag bearers for Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games

Paralympic champions Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel will lead the Indian contingent as flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games on October 18 in Nagoya, Japan. Pramod, one of India’s most decorated para badminton players, has won six Asian Para Games medals between 2014 and 2023, including two golds and four bronze. Bhavina, one of India’s leading para table tennis players, has won two Asian Para Games medals between 2018 and 2023, including one silve...

March 21, 2025 9:36 AM

Star-studded para-badminton line-up inspires crowd as Khelo India Para Games 2025 kick off

The first day of the Khelo India Para Games 2025 (KIPG 2025) kicked off with exciting para-badminton action at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi. With 2024 Paralympics heroes Nitesh Kumar, Manisha Ramdass, and Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist Krishna Nagar in action on Thursday, there was an electrifying buzz in the air as sporting action unfolded, according to a press release. Krishna Nagar began his campaign in the preliminary stages, securing an easy quarter-final qualification...