India crossed the 100-medal milestone at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Friday, October 23, after a strong performance across para badminton, para archery and para athletics.
The Indian contingent reached 101 medals – 26 gold, 32 silver and 43 bronze to remain fourth in the overall standings. The achievement puts India within reach of its previous best tally of 111 medals at the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou.
Sandeep, Naveen and Harvinder Lead India’s Charge
Sandeep delivered a standout performance by winning gold in the men’s 400m T64 event with a world-record effort. Naveen Sivakumar claimed the men’s singles SL4 para-badminton title, while Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi won gold in the men’s recurve team event in para archery.
India also secured a gold-silver finish in the men’s singles SL3 badminton final, with Nitesh Kumar defeating fellow Indian Pramod Bhagat for the title.
Para Athletics Continues to Deliver
Para athletics remained India’s leading medal contributor, accounting for 57 medals, including 20 golds, according to the reported tally. Indian athletes also collected medals in badminton, archery, swimming and other disciplines.
The consistent performances across sports have helped India maintain a place among the leading nations at the Games.
India Targets a Record Finish
China continued to lead the standings, followed by hosts Japan and Uzbekistan, while India held fourth place. With the competition approaching its conclusion, the Indian team will look to add more medals and surpass its previous record of 111.
India’s crossing of the 100-medal mark underlines the strength of its para-sport programme and the determination of athletes competing on the continental stage.
