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Asian Para Games 2026: India secures multiple gold medals in Nagoya
India has achieved significant success at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, accumulating a substantial medal tally including multiple gold, silver, and bronze awards across various disciplines.
In archery, Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar secured gold in the compound mixed team event after setting a world record in the qualification round. Devi also achieved individual success, winning gold in the women’s individual compound event. Swati Chaudhary made history by winning India’s first-ever W1 medal, a silver in women’s individual archery.
Athletics saw several podium sweeps and record-breaking performances. Shailesh Kumar claimed gold in the men’s high jump T63, setting a new Asian Para Games record, while India swept all three medals in that event. In discus throw, Kadek Dwi Purwana Yasa set a new world record to win gold in the F57 category, and Suvarna Raj won gold in the F54 event. India also achieved a podium sweep in the men’s shot put F46 event, with Sachin Khilari taking gold.
In badminton, Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murgesan advanced to the mixed doubles final, while Sanjana Kumari and Abhijeet Sakhuja secured bronze medals. Other notable achievements include gold medals in para-athletics sprinting and powerlifting, contributing to India's rising position in the overall standings.
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Aichi-Nagoya · Asian Para Games · India · Indonesia · Japan · Praveen Kumar · Sheetal Devi · Simran Sharma
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Trap contingent will train from October 28 to November 4.
- [● 3 SOURCES] 10m Rifle and Pistol athletes, Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol squad, and Skeet athletes will train from October 22 to 29.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The ISSF World Championship Doha 2026 is scheduled for November 1 to 14, 2026.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Indian shooters will begin a preparatory camp at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi on October 22, 2026.
- [● 3 SOURCES] 50m Rifle and Women’s 25m Pistol athletes will be in camp from October 22 to 31.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The preparatory camp includes athletes from rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines.