Asian Para Games 2026: India Secures Multiple Gold Medals as Praveen Kumar and Ayush Verma Shine
The Indian para-athletes made a remarkable statement at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan on October 21 by clinching several gold medals in athletics events through their stellar performances by Praveen Kumar, Ayush Verma and Sachin Khilari.
The performances of the Indians brought the country closer to the top in this continental tournament. In addition, the Indian team bagged several silver and bronze medals in various track and field events to add to their medal collection.
The fifth edition of Asian Para Games 2026 was held between October 18 and 24.
Praveen Kumar Sets Games Record in High Jump
Among the top performances that have come out of India is that of Paralympian winner Praveen Kumar who clinched the gold medal in the men’s high jump T44/64 discipline. This performance saw him achieve a personal best height of 2.05 metres, breaking the Asian Para Games record while successfully retaining his title from the last games.
Another one of his teammates named Banti came in second place with an impressive best of 1.92 metres to give India a one-two sweep in this discipline while Uzbekistan’s Temurbek Giyazov won bronze with a best of 1.86 metres.
Ayush Verma Wins Shot Put Gold
Ayush Verma claimed the gold medal in men’s shot put F53 with a best throw distance of 8.16 meters, defeating Iran’s Alireza Hemami who threw 8.09 meters. The silver went to Makhambet Serikkaliyev of Kazakhstan, who managed 6.81 meters in the throw.
Ayush’s win earned him a second medal in the current games, where he had earlier bagged bronze in men’s javelin throw F53/F54 event with a personal best score.
His gold was a result of dedication in improving in seated throw events that demand strength, coordination, and skills of the upper body.
Sachin Khilari Leads Indian Podium Sweep
Another remarkable achievement for India came from the men’s shot put F46 where Sachin Khilari clinched gold with a Games record throw of 15.87 meters.
Yasser Mohammed bagged silver with 15.06 meters, while Parveen clinched bronze with a throw of 14.94 meters. India had an Indian sweep at the podium, thereby reinforcing their strength in the category and earning three more medals.
Khilari is a Paralympic silver medallist and managed to successfully defend his title from the last Asian Para Games.
India’s Medal Campaign Gains Momentum
The three gold medals are an indication of India’s excellent performance in the sport of para-athletics. The team members have won medals in para-shooting, para-swimming, powerlifting, para-judo, para-badminton, para-archery and table tennis in this championship.
In view of the fact that more events are scheduled to conclude on October 24, the Indian athletes have other chances to increase their medal tally.
The success stories of Praveen Kumar, Ayush Verma and Sachin Khilari prove that hard work, good training and participation in competitions is crucial for the development of para-athletes in India.
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