- India delivered a historic performance at the Asian Para Games 2026, finishing with a record 114 medals, including 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze.
- The achievement surpassed India’s previous record of 108 medals at the 2023 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China.
- The Games concluded with a closing ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium in Nagoya, Japan.
- The week-long event brought together approximately 4,000 athletes and staff representing 45 countries and regions.
India Finishes Asian Para Games 2026 With 114 Medals
- India’s medal tally reflected its growing strength across multiple para-sports disciplines.
- The contingent secured 30 gold medals, 35 silver medals and 49 bronze medals, setting a new national benchmark.
- Double gold medallists Nishad Kumar and Mona Agarwal represented India as flag-bearers during the closing ceremony.
- The result marked another significant milestone for Indian para-sports, highlighting the athletes’ performances across track and field, badminton, swimming and other disciplines.
Para Athletics Leads India’s Medal Tally
Para athletics emerged as India’s biggest medal contributor, accounting for 65 medals.
India’s discipline-wise medal achievements included:
- Para athletics: 65 medals — 22 gold, 19 silver and 24 bronze.
- Para badminton: 16 medals — 3 gold, 5 silver and 8 bronze.
- Para swimming: 11 medals.
- Para table tennis: 7 medals.
- Para archery: 6 medals.
- Para shooting: 5 medals.
- Para judo: 2 medals.
- Para powerlifting: 2 medals.
These performances demonstrated India’s competitiveness across a wide range of para-sports events.
India Surpasses Its Previous Asian Para Games Record
- India previously secured 108 medals at the 2023 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China. Its 114-medal finish in 2026 improved that total by six medals.
- The latest achievement underlines the continued importance of athlete development, competitive opportunities and support for para-sports in India.
Doha to Host the Asian Para Games in 2030
- Following the conclusion of the Aichi-Nagoya edition, Doha, Qatar, is scheduled to host the sixth Asian Para Games in 2030.
- India’s record medal haul provides a significant milestone for the country’s para-sports community as athletes look ahead to future international competitions.