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

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...

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

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...

Sumit Antil throws 69.25m as India dominates Day 2 of New Delhi 2026 World Para Athletics GP

March 13, 2026 9:10 AM

Sumit Antil throws 69.25m as India dominates Day 2 of New Delhi 2026 World Para Athletics GP

India delivered an exceptional performance on Day 2 of the New Delhi 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing multiple podium finishes across track and field events, including several clean sweeps of the podium. The highlight of the day came in the Men’s Javelin Throw F43/F44/F64, where Paralympic champion Sumit Antil led an all-Indian podium. Antil clinched gold with a powerful throw of 69.25 metres, while Pushpendra Singh secured silver with 56.91m and Poonam Ram won bronze with 49.48...