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India secures record 114 medals at Asian Para Games 2026
India achieved a record-breaking performance at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, securing 114 medals to finish fourth in the overall standings. The tally includes 30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze medals, surpassing the previous national record of 108 medals set at the 2023 Games in Hangzhou, China.
Para-athletics was the largest contributor to the medal count, yielding 65 medals (22 gold, 19 silver, and 24 bronze). Other significant contributions came from para-badminton with 16 medals, para-swimming with 11, para-archery with six, and shooting with five. The contingent also earned medals in para-table tennis, powerlifting, and judo.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the athletes on social media, describing the achievement as a moment of immense pride and joy for the nation. He noted that the milestone was reached despite India fielding a smaller contingent than in the previous edition. Among the standout performers was javelin thrower Sumit Antil, who successfully defended his gold medal.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] India won a total of 114 medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games. www.newsx.com · yespunjab.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] India finished fourth in the overall standings at the games. yespunjab.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 114 medals consist of 30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze. www.newsx.com · yespunjab.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 2026 games were held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. yespunjab.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Javelin thrower Sumit Antil successfully defended his gold medal. yespunjab.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Para-athletics contributed 65 medals to India's total. yespunjab.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the athletes via X. www.newsx.com · yespunjab.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] India’s previous best was 108 medals at the 2023 edition in Hangzhou, China. yespunjab.com