India Achieves Historic Milestone at 2026 Asian Para Games with Record 114 Medals
Indian athletes shine at the 2026 Asian Para Games, setting a record with 114 medals, including 30 golds.
New Delhi, October 23 (Daily Kiran) : Indian athletes made history at the 2026 Asian Para Games, held in New Delhi, by achieving their best-ever performance. The country secured a remarkable total of 114 medals, setting a new record in the event’s history.
This impressive tally includes 30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze medals, marking India’s most successful outing in terms of gold medals. In comparison, during the 2023 Asian Para Games, India had won 111 medals, which included 29 golds. On Friday, Indian competitors excelled, clinching nine gold medals alone.
India sent a delegation of 168 athletes to the 2026 Games, nearly half the size of the previous team. Despite this, the athletes showcased their talent and determination, elevating the nation’s status in the medal standings. Currently, India ranks fourth in the medal tally, a notable improvement from fifth place in the last edition of the Games.
Athletics played a crucial role in India’s success, contributing the highest number of medals—65—an increase of 12 from the previous Asian Games. Notably, Sumit Antil excelled in the javelin throw, winning a gold medal, while Mahendra Gurjar and Sandeep Sargar secured silver and bronze, respectively, showcasing India’s dominance in that event.
In badminton, the duo of Thulsimathi Murugesan and Mansi Joshi triumphed in women’s doubles, earning gold. Thulsimathi also partnered with Nitesh to win silver in mixed doubles. Additionally, Mona Agarwal captured another gold in shooting, with strong performances also seen in badminton and archery from Indian athletes.
This historic achievement not only highlights the dedication of the athletes but also cements India’s growing reputation in the realm of para-sports.
