Aichi-Nagoya, October 22, 2026: India enjoyed a highly successful third day at the 2026 Asian Para Games, winning 27 medals, including five gold, as athletes delivered strong performances across para-athletics and other disciplines.
The medal rush helped India strengthen its position in the overall standings and underlined the depth of the country’s para-sports contingent.
Five Gold Medals Highlight Strong Day
India’s Day 3 campaign was led by five gold-medal performances, with athletes producing victories across different events.
The gold medals came as part of a broader haul that also included silver and bronze medals, making it one of India’s strongest days at the Games so far.
Para-Athletics Leads India’s Medal Charge
Para-athletics once again played a major role in India’s success.
Indian athletes won medals in several track-and-field events, continuing the country’s strong run in disciplines such as throws, jumps and sprint events.
Suvarna Raj Wins Discus Throw Gold
Among the standout performers was Suvarna Raj, who won gold in the women’s F54 discus throw.
Fellow Indian athlete Swati Chaudhary took silver in the same event, giving India a valuable one-two finish.
India Builds on Earlier Success
The Day 3 medal haul followed strong performances on the opening two days of competition.
Indian athletes had already won several gold medals and set Games records before adding another 27 medals on Thursday.
Medal Tally Continues to Rise
The latest results pushed India’s overall medal count significantly higher and helped the country consolidate its position among the leading nations at the Asian Para Games.
With more events still to come, India remains in contention to improve further on its medal tally.
Multiple Disciplines Contribute
India’s medals have not been limited to athletics.
The contingent has also registered podium finishes in sports including archery, shooting, table tennis and other para-sport disciplines during the Games.
Strong Performances From Women Athletes
Women para-athletes have been among the major contributors to India’s campaign.
Several female athletes have won gold, silver and bronze medals, continuing India’s improving record in women’s para sport at international competitions.
Record-Breaking Performances Continue
The 2026 Asian Para Games have also seen several Indian athletes set or equal Games records.
These performances reflect the country’s growing competitiveness and increased investment in para-sports training, support systems and international exposure.
India’s Para-Sport Momentum Grows
India has shown steady improvement at major para-sport events over recent years, including the Paralympics and Asian Para Games.
The latest medal haul in Nagoya further strengthens that trend and highlights the emergence of a broader pool of elite Indian para-athletes.
More Medal Events Ahead
The Games still have several medal events remaining, giving India more opportunities to add to its gold, silver and bronze count.
The focus now shifts to the next round of competition as the Indian contingent looks to maintain its momentum.
Day 3 Becomes One of India’s Best So Far
Winning 27 medals in a single day represents one of the strongest collective performances of India’s 2026 Asian Para Games campaign.
With five golds included in the haul, Day 3 has emerged as a major highlight for the Indian contingent.
Source: Akashvani News, Asian Para Games
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