Asian Para Games 2026: India Creates History With 114 Medals; Check Medal Tally and Star Winners
India has achieved its best-ever medal tally at the Asian Para Games 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country's para-sports journey. Indian athletes finished the competition with 114 medals — 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze — surpassing their previous record of 111 medals at the Hangzhou edition in 2023. The performance highlights India's growing competitiveness across athletics, archery, badminton, shooting and several other para-sports disciplines.
Held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from October 18 to 24, 2026, the Games brought together athletes from across Asia. India's record-breaking campaign reflects the dedication of its athletes and the importance of providing opportunities for para-athletes to compete at the highest level.
Asian Para Games 2026: India's Final Medal Tally
India finished fourth in the overall medal standings with 114 medals. Although the country did not top the overall rankings, its medal count established a new national record at the Asian Para Games.
Medal category | Number |
|---|---|
Gold | 30 |
Silver | 35 |
Bronze | 49 |
Total | 114 |
Final rank | 4th |
The result surpassed India's previous best of 111 medals, achieved at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Para Games. The increase of three medals may appear modest, but it represents another step forward in a competition where athletes face strong opposition across multiple sports and classifications.
The medal tally also demonstrates that India's success was not limited to a handful of standout performances. Athletes secured podium finishes in several disciplines, contributing to a broad national achievement.
Para Athletics Leads India's Medal Campaign
Para athletics emerged as India's strongest medal-producing sport at the 2026 Games. The discipline contributed 65 medals, including 22 gold, 19 silver and 24 bronze.
Indian athletes excelled in track events and field competitions, including sprinting, middle-distance running, high jump, long jump, javelin throw, discus throw, club throw and shot put.
Dilip Mahadu Gavit won gold in both the men's 100m T47 and 400m T47 events. Nishad Kumar also delivered an impressive performance, winning gold in the men's long jump T47 and high jump T47 events.
Other gold medallists included Shailesh Kumar and Praveen Kumar in their respective high-jump classifications, along with javelin throwers Rinku Hooda and Sumit.
In the women's events, Simran won gold in both the 100m T12 and 200m T12, while Deepthi Jeevanji secured gold in the women's 400m T20. These results underlined the strength of India's para-athletics team across different events.
Sheetal Devi Shines in Para Archery
Para archery was another important contributor to India's record medal haul, with six medals, including three gold and three silver.
Sheetal Devi was among the standout performers. She won gold in the women's compound individual event and teamed up with Toman Kumar to claim gold in the compound mixed team competition.
Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi also won gold in the men's recurve doubles event.
India's silver medals in para archery came from Payal Nag and Sheetal Devi in women's compound doubles, Pooja and Bhawna in women's recurve doubles, and Swati Chaudhary in the women's W1 individual event.
These results demonstrate the importance of combining individual skill with teamwork in events where accuracy, consistency and composure can determine the outcome.
Para Badminton Adds 16 Medals
India's para-badminton contingent contributed 16 medals: three gold, five silver and eight bronze.
Nitesh Kumar won gold in men's singles SL3, while Naveen Sivakumar claimed gold in men's singles SL4. Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manasi Girishchandra Joshi secured gold in women's doubles SL3–SU5.
India also earned medals in several other singles, doubles and mixed-doubles competitions. Experienced competitors and emerging athletes alike contributed to the team's performance.
Para badminton's medal contribution is significant because it demonstrates India's competitiveness beyond athletics. Sustained success in different sports can help broaden public interest and encourage more athletes to explore competitive para-sport opportunities.
Shooting, Swimming and Other Sports Strengthen India's Total
India's success extended beyond athletics, archery and badminton.
In shooting para sport, Mona Agarwal won two gold medals: one in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 and another in the women's 50m rifle three positions SH1. Avani Lekhara added a silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 event.
Para swimming contributed 11 medals, including three silver and eight bronze. Ravi Karthik Budigina won silver in both the men's 100m backstroke S13 and 100m freestyle S13 events. Indian swimmers also secured bronze medals across several events.
The para table tennis team earned seven bronze medals, while India added two medals each in para judo and para powerlifting. Kokila won silver in women's J2 under 52kg, and Kapil Parmar secured bronze in men's J1 under 70kg. Ashok and Kasthuri Rajamani earned silver medals in para powerlifting.
The distribution of medals across eight sports illustrates the range of India's participation and the contribution of athletes competing in different classifications.
India’s Sport-Wise Medal Breakdown
Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Para athletics | 22 | 19 | 24 | 65 |
Para badminton | 3 | 5 | 8 | 16 |
Para swimming | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
Para table tennis | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Para archery | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
Shooting para sport | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Para judo | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Para powerlifting | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Total | 30 | 35 | 49 | 114 |
Source: Published Asian Para Games 2026 results and medal summary.
What India's Record Medal Haul Means for Para Sports
India's 114-medal performance is an important sporting achievement, but its long-term significance depends on what happens after the Games.
First, consistent international results can increase visibility for para-athletes. Greater public recognition may help attract sponsors, strengthen support from sporting organisations and encourage more young people with disabilities to explore competitive sport.
Second, the medal distribution offers useful insight into India's strengths. Para athletics alone accounted for 65 medals, making it the largest contributor. At the same time, performances in archery, badminton, shooting and swimming show why developing talent across multiple disciplines remains important.
Third, a record medal count should be viewed alongside the support systems that enable athletes to succeed. Access to specialist coaching, suitable equipment, accessible training facilities, sports science, rehabilitation and financial assistance can all influence an athlete's ability to prepare and compete.
The Games also provide opportunities to identify areas where India could improve. A larger medal total does not automatically mean the country has reached its full potential. Continued investment, better grassroots identification and sustained competitive opportunities will be important for maintaining progress.
Conclusion
India's record of 114 medals at the Asian Para Games 2026 represents a landmark moment for the country's para-sports community. With 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze medals, India exceeded its previous best and finished fourth in the overall standings.
Para athletics led the campaign, while para archery, badminton, shooting and swimming provided valuable contributions. The performances of athletes such as Sheetal Devi, Nishad Kumar, Simran, Mona Agarwal and other medallists helped make the competition memorable.
The next challenge is to turn this success into sustained progress. Stronger grassroots programmes, accessible training facilities and continued support for athletes can help India build on this achievement and compete with greater consistency at future international events.
Editorial verification note: The medal figures and event results above are based on the published tournament summary and reported results.
