India recorded its best-ever performance at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Indian para-athletes won 114 medals, including 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze. As a result, India beat its earlier best of 108 medals from Hangzhou 2023. The Games closed on 24 October 2026. Notably, India finished fourth in the final medal table.
A Smaller Squad, a Bigger Haul
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports cleared 168 athletes for the Games. In contrast, India fielded 303 athletes at Hangzhou 2023. Some disciplines, such as blind chess, left the programme. Moreover, organisers applied strict quota limits in many sports. Still, India won six more medals and three more golds than in 2023.
Para Athletics Leads the Medal Count
Para athletics again gave India its largest share, with 65 medals. In fact, these included 22 gold medals. Next came para badminton with 16 medals, including three gold. In addition, para swimming added 11 medals and para table tennis seven.
Stars of India’s Campaign
Nishad Kumar won two golds, in the men’s high jump and long jump (T47). Likewise, shooter Mona Agarwal won two golds. She set a world record in the women’s 50m rifle three positions SH1. Meanwhile, Sandeep Kumar’s gold in the men’s 400m T64 became India’s 100th medal.
Leaders Hail the Record Haul
President Droupadi Murmu said she felt proud of the contingent’s record success. Also, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated several medal winners in posts on X. For example, he called Thulasimathi Murugesan’s silver “a proud moment for Indian badminton”.
About the Asian Para Games
The Asian Paralympic Committee organises the Asian Para Games every four years. The first edition took place in Guangzhou, China, in 2010. Aichi-Nagoya 2026 was the fifth edition and the first in Japan. Furthermore, about 4,000 athletes and staff from 45 countries and regions took part. Next, Doha will host the sixth edition in 2030.
Asian Para Games 2026: Key Facts for Revision
- Edition and host: 5th edition, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan (18–24 October 2026)
- India’s tally: 114 medals (30 gold, 35 silver, 49 bronze)
- Rank: Fourth, behind China, Japan and Uzbekistan
- Previous best: 108 medals (27 gold) at Hangzhou 2023
- Contingent: 168 athletes in 11 disciplines
- Next edition: Doha, Qatar, 2030
Why Asian Para Games 2026 Matters for UPSC and UKPSC
Notably, India won more medals with a much smaller squad. So, remember the tally, the rank and the host city. Also, link this result with India’s fourth-place finish at the Asian Games 2026. For official updates, also visit the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Next, for a related story, read about the Asian Games 2026 medal tally.
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