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Indian para-athletes achieve record 114 medals at Asian Para Games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 10:16 PM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Indian para-athletes achieve record 114 medals at Asian Para Games

Summary

India's para-athletes made history by winning a total of 114 medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from 30 September to 6 October. The contingent secured 30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze medals, surpassing their previous best of 108 medals in 2022. Despite having fewer participants, 168 compared to 309 in Hangzhou, the athletes excelled in various sports, demonstrating remarkable dedication. Co-flag-bearers Mona Agarwal and Nishad Kumar symbolized the Indian achievement during the closing ceremony.

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By the Numbers

•India's para-athletes concluded the 2026 Asian Para Games with a medal record.
•The team achieved 30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze medals.
•The medal tally improved from 108 to 114 medals compared to 2022.
•India participated with a smaller squad of 168 para-athletes.
•Mona Agarwal and Nishad Kumar carried the flag at the closing ceremony.

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10:16 PMYahoo Sports — 'You have shown us what hard work can achieve': Shikhar Dhawan lauds Indian para-athletes after record 114-medal haul

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In a groundbreaking achievement, India's para-athletes clinched a historic 114 medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games with just 168 participants. Their impressive haul comprised 30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze medals, shattering their former record of 108 medals. Co-flag-bearers Mona Agarwal and Nishad Kumar proudly represented the nation at the closing ceremony, exemplifying the remarkable dedication of India's para-athletic community across various sports.
— Yahoo Sports

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