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India Sets Record Medal Haul at the 2026 Asian Para Games
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Record-breaking performance
On October 23 2026, the Indian contingent in Aichi-Nagoya crossed the 100-medal threshold and finished the Asian Para Games with a record 114 medals – 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze – according to the official medal tally. The surge was propelled by world-record golds from Sandeep Singh Maan (men’s 400 m T64, 52.28 s) and Haney (men’s javelin F37/38, 60.49 m). The tally placed India fourth overall behind China.
Background & context
India’s previous best at the continental event came in Hangzhou 2022, with 108 medals (27 gold, 32 silver, 49 bronze). The 2026 squad comprised 168 athletes, fewer than the 309 sent to Hangzhou 2023, yet delivered a higher medal count.
Data & statistics
| Metric | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total medals (final) | 114 (30 gold, 35 silver, 49 bronze) | report |
| Athletes fielded | 168 | report |
| Athletics medals | 65 (22 gold) | report |
| Para-swimming medals | 11 (3 silver, 8 bronze) | report |
| Para-badminton medals | 16 (3 gold, 5 silver, 8 bronze) | report |
| Para-archery medals | 6 (3 gold, 3 silver) | report |
| Shooting medals | 5 (2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze) | report |
| Powerlifting medals | 2 (both silver) | report |
| World-record performances | 400 m T64 (52.28 s), javelin F37/38 (60.49 m), 50 m rifle 3 Positions SH1 (357.5 pts) | report |
Why it matters
Athletics contributed 57 % of the total haul. Gains in swimming and table-tennis offset declines in other sports, showing a shifting profile. Achieving the best-ever tally with a smaller delegation highlights improved talent identification and preparation, likely influencing future funding and grassroots development.
Official statements & responses
Conflicting reports & gaps
Several outlets published differing intermediate tallies:
- 102 medals (26 gold, 33 silver, 43 bronze) on October 23.
- 106 medals (28 gold, 34 silver, 44 bronze) later that day.
- 108 medals (28 gold, 34 silver, 46 bronze) as the standing total.
All accounts agree on the final count of 114 medals, illustrating the fluid nature of live reporting.
Verbatim quotes
- “Last time I was close, I was leading 19-16 in the third set, and then I lost. So this time, winning it and again winning in two sets against Pramod is, of course, very special, and I think it's one of the rarest of the rare things to see,” — Naveen Sivakumar, para-badminton player.