Asian Para Games 2026: Indian Medal Winners

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The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games concluded on 24 October 2026. India recorded its best-ever medal tally at the event, winning 114 medals.

About

The Asian Para Games is a major multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities from across Asia. The 2026 edition was held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, bringing together athletes and teams from 45 countries and regions.

India delivered a record-breaking performance across several sports, particularly para athletics and para badminton. Its results highlighted the achievements of Indian para-athletes in track and field, swimming, shooting, badminton and other disciplines.

Key Points

1. Event: Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games 2026.
2. Host country: Japan.
3. Conclusion date: 24 October 2026.
4. Indian medal tally: 114 medals.
5. Gold medals: 30.
6. Silver medals: 35.
7. Bronze medals: 49.
8. Previous Indian record: 108 medals at the 2023 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China.
9. Largest medal-contributing sport: Para athletics, with 65 medals—22 gold, 19 silver and 24 bronze.
10. Para badminton: India won 16 medals, including 3 gold, 5 silver and 8 bronze.
11. Other medal-winning sports: Para swimming, para table tennis, para archery, para shooting, para judo and para powerlifting.
12. Closing ceremony flag-bearers for India: Nishad Kumar and Mona Agarwal, both double gold medallists.
13. Next edition: The sixth Asian Para Games is scheduled to be held in Doha, Qatar, in 2030.
14. Importance: India’s record performance reflects the growing achievements of Indian para-athletes and the development of para-sports in the country.