India continued its strong campaign at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Thursday, October 22, with athletes winning medals in para archery, athletics and badminton.
Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar clinched gold in the compound mixed team archery event, while Suvarna Raj won gold in the women’s F54 discus throw. Swati Chaudhary added a silver medal in the women’s W1 individual archery event.
Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar Clinch Archery Gold
The Indian duo defeated Indonesia’s Teodora Audi Ayudia Ferelly and Ken Swagumilang 151–148 in the compound mixed team final. The victory secured India’s first gold medal in archery at this edition of the Games.
The pair maintained their advantage throughout the contest and delivered a strong final round to seal the title.
Suvarna Raj Wins Gold in Discus Throw
Suvarna Raj claimed gold in the women’s F54 discus throw with a best effort of 15.66 metres. Iran’s Shahla Hadidi secured silver with 15.45 metres, while Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thuy took bronze with 14.65 metres.
Swati Chaudhary Secures Silver
Indian para-archer Swati Chaudhary won silver in the women’s W1 individual event after losing 4–6 to China’s Mengkan Cen in the final. Chaudhary had taken an early lead before her opponent fought back to claim gold.
India Adds Medals Across Sports
Indian athletes also secured medals in para badminton and athletics. Several Indian shuttlers earned bronze medals after losing their respective semifinal matches, while athletes continued to compete in track and field events.
With gold medals in archery and discus throw and additional podium finishes across disciplines, India strengthened its medal tally on Day 4 of the competition.
The Asian Para Games 2026 continue in Japan, with Indian athletes competing across archery, athletics, badminton, swimming, shooting and other sports.
