Asian Para Games 2026: India Cross 88 Medals in Japan, Sweep the High Jump Podium
With 21 gold, 26 silver and 41 bronze, India are fourth on the medal table at Aichi-Nagoya, with an Asian record for Solairaj Dharmaraj and a Games record for Shailesh Kumar.
By Sham Rathi ·
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India's para athletes are having a superb run at the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. By 22 October, India had won 88 medals, 21 gold, 26 silver and 41 bronze, and were fourth in the overall standings. The Games end on 24 October.
Clean sweep in the high jump
Indian jumpers took all three medals in the men's high jump T42/T63, just as they did at the last Games in 2022. Shailesh Kumar won gold with a Games record of 1.89m, Varun Singh Bhati took silver with 1.84m and Rahul won bronze with 1.81m.
Asian record in the long jump
Solairaj Dharmaraj won gold in the men's long jump T44/T62/T64 with a leap of 7.15m, a new Asian record that beat his own mark of 7.08m from 2025. Suvarna Raj won gold in the women's discus throw F54 with 15.66m.
Gold in para archery
Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar won gold in the para compound mixed team event, beating Indonesia 151-148. Debutant Swati Chaudhary won silver in the women's W1 individual event, India's first ever medal in that event at the Asian Para Games.
Medals in the pool
In para swimming, Kapil Kumar won silver in the men's 400m freestyle S10, while Swatik Patil (100m breaststroke SB9) and Tejas Nandkumar (100m backstroke S7) won bronze.
Team India head coach Satyanarayan praised the athletes' discipline and hard work, and said he expects India to cross 100 medals before the Games end.
Questions and answers
How many medals has India won at the Asian Para Games 2026?
By 22 October 2026, India had won 88 medals at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan: 21 gold, 26 silver and 41 bronze.
What is India's rank in the Asian Para Games 2026 medal table?
India were fourth in the overall medal standings of the Asian Para Games 2026 on 22 October 2026.
Where and when are the Asian Para Games 2026 being held?
The Asian Para Games 2026, the 5th edition, are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from 18 to 24 October 2026.
Who won the men's high jump T42/T63 gold at the Asian Para Games 2026?
Shailesh Kumar of India won gold with a Games record of 1.89m. Varun Singh Bhati (1.84m) and Rahul (1.81m) took silver and bronze, giving India a clean sweep.
Who set an Asian record for India at the Asian Para Games 2026?
Solairaj Dharmaraj won gold in the men's long jump T44/T62/T64 with 7.15m, a new Asian record.
Who won the para archery compound mixed team gold at the Asian Para Games 2026?
India's Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar won gold, beating Indonesia 151-148.
Who is the head coach of the Indian team at the Asian Para Games 2026?
Satyanarayan is the head coach of Team India at the Asian Para Games 2026. He expects India to cross 100 medals.
