India continued its impressive performance at the 2026 Asian Para Games, finishing the third day with 62 medals and moving to fifth place in the overall standings. The Indian contingent has won 14 gold, 22 silver and 26 bronze medals so far.
Indian athletes enjoyed a strong day on October 21, winning five gold medals and several silver and bronze medals across different events. Athletics remained the biggest contributor to India's medal tally.
Sachin Khilari Leads India's Shot Put Sweep
Sachin Khilari won gold in the men's F46 shot put with a Games record of 15.79 metres. Mohammed Yasser secured silver with a throw of 15.06 metres, while Parveen won bronze with 13.83 metres. India claimed all three medals in the event.
Praveen Kumar Sets a New Games Record
Praveen Kumar won gold in the men's T64 high jump, clearing 2.05 metres to set a new Games record. Banti secured silver in the same event, adding to India's medal tally.
Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag Win Silver
In women's compound doubles para-archery, Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag claimed silver after losing 141–150 to China's team in the final. Their performance added another medal to India's growing collection.
Other Indian gold medallists on the day included sprinter Simran Sharma, who won the women's 100m T12 event, and Dilip Gavit, who triumphed in the men's 100m T47.
With strong performances across athletics, archery, swimming and other disciplines, India will aim to add more medals as the competition continues in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
