Asian Para Games 2026: India’s Medal Tally, Winners & Highlights
Forty-seven medals after three days of finals. That’s where India stood on October 21, 2026, with 12 golds, 17 silvers and 18 bronzes. The Asian Para Games 2026 are still unfolding in Aichi-Nagoya, so the numbers keep moving. Even so, India already sits fifth on the table.
Here’s why this story matters to fans across India. Hangzhou 2023 handed India a record 111 medals, so fans now wonder if Japan can match it. Meanwhile, coverage of the squad talks about a 100-medal target. Still, India sent only 168 athletes this time, well below its Hangzhou squad. This guide covers the tally, the winners and the highlights so far, with every figure dated October 21, 2026.
Asian Para Games 2026 India Medal Tally So Far
Let’s start with the headline count. India won 11 medals on the first day of medal events, and four of them were gold. Then 24 more arrived on day two, which lifted the total to 35 by Tuesday, October 20. At that point India sat sixth, with nine golds, 11 silvers and 15 bronzes. By Wednesday, the count had reached 47 medals and fifth place.
Sport-by-Sport Breakdown
Para athletics is carrying the team. It has produced 30 of the 47 medals, and 11 of the 12 golds. Meanwhile, para table tennis has added five bronzes. Shooting has four medals, swimming has three, and both powerlifting and judo have two. Archery has one so far, a silver.
- Athletics: 11 gold, 10 silver, 9 bronze (30 total)
- Table tennis: 0 gold, 0 silver, 5 bronze (5 total)
- Shooting: 1 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze (4 total)
- Swimming: 0 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze (3 total)
- Powerlifting: 0 gold, 2 silver, 0 bronze (2 total)
- Judo: 0 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze (2 total)
- Archery: 0 gold, 1 silver, 0 bronze (1 total)
That spread shows the team’s strength and its weakness at once. Athletics gives India real depth, yet other sports need to catch up. Because of this, the coming finals in the pool, on the shooting range and on the badminton courts matter. Every extra gold there lifts India up the standings.
India’s Squad at a Glance
India has 168 athletes in Aichi-Nagoya. That’s 112 men and 56 women, spread across 11 sports. It’s India’s fifth appearance, after the 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 editions. Selection followed the World Para Ranking as of July 14, while archery trials took place in Sonipat in May 2026.
Fewer athletes means less room for off days, so every final counts. Still, the group includes Paralympic champions and medallists, according to coverage of the Games. Sumit Antil leads the para athletics challenge. In fact, the team has already medalled in seven different sports within three days.
Beyond the numbers, the team’s mix matters. Veterans like Sumit Antil and Pramod Bhagat bring calm to big finals. Meanwhile, other names such as Soumya and Simran are winning golds of their own. That blend explains why India keeps finding medals, even when a favourite slips. So the squad looks balanced rather than top-heavy.
Winners Who Shaped the First Three Days
India opened its account on the shooting range. Mona Agarwal won gold in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1. Avani Lekhara took silver, so India had a one-two finish. Since then, the track and field squad has taken over. Jumps, throws and sprints have all produced golds.
Gold Medallists From the Reports
- Mona Agarwal: women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1
- Nishad Kumar: men’s long jump T47
- Soumya: women’s 1500m T12/T13
- Rinku: men’s javelin throw F46
- Deepthi Jeevanji: women’s 400m T20
- Simran: women’s 200m T12
That’s six of India’s 12 golds, so more names will join the list. Deepthi Jeevanji produced the standout run. She won the 400m T20 in 56.36 seconds, which set a new Asian Para Games record. She also took gold in the same event in Hangzhou. Nishad Kumar has a similar story, because he won high jump T47 gold there.
Para badminton has delivered too. Pramod Bhagat won through to the men’s singles SL3 semifinals, which guaranteed India a medal. He beat Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara 21-12, 21-10 to get there. Meanwhile, he and Manisha Ramdass also won a mixed doubles match. Both know the feeling well, because they shared a mixed doubles bronze in Hangzhou.
How the Asian Para Games 2026 Compare With Past Campaigns
History gives these numbers weight. India won 72 medals at Jakarta 2018, with 15 golds, 24 silvers and 33 bronzes. Then Hangzhou 2023 smashed that mark with 111 medals, including 29 golds. India finished fifth there. Want the faces behind those medals? Our guide to Indian para-athletes who won medals at the Asian Para Games tells their stories.
Hangzhou by the Numbers
- Athletics: 55 medals, including 18 golds
- Badminton: 21 medals, including four golds
- Chess: eight medals, including two golds
- Archery: seven medals, including two golds
- Shooting: six medals, including two golds
Those figures show where India’s strength lies. Athletics and badminton produced 76 of the 111 medals. Archery and shooting added a steady flow of podium finishes, while chess pitched in too. Athletics has led the 2026 count as well, so the pattern holds.
The 2026 programme makes the job harder. Chess, rowing and canoe aren’t among the 18 sports in Aichi-Nagoya. Those three sports gave India 13 medals in Hangzhou. Because of this, the squad has to find gold elsewhere. The Asian Para Games 2026 schedule, sports list and venues page shows exactly which sports remain.
Why Para Athletics Drives the Count
Here’s the simple reason. Track and field splits into many classifications, and each one carries its own medals. A single athlete can win in a sprint, a jump or a throw, depending on the class. As a result, athletics hands out far more podium spots than most sports. India has built a strong pipeline there, which explains the 30 medals so far.
That said, depth isn’t the only factor. Several athletes are returning champions, and they know the pressure of a big final. Ankur Dhama, for instance, won two golds in Hangzhou, both in the T11 class. Pranav Soorma and Shailesh Kumar also stood on top of the podium there. Now a new group is adding to that legacy.
A Quick Look at the Daily Pace
- First medal day: 11 medals, including four golds
- Second day: 24 medals, which took the total to 35 by October 20
- Third day, as of October 21: 47 medals and fifth place overall
The pace gives useful context. In Hangzhou, India had 82 medals after four days of competition. So Aichi-Nagoya is running slower, though the squad is also smaller. Of course, a quick start doesn’t guarantee a big finish. Still, momentum counts for a lot in a seven-day event.
Para Athletes to Watch Before the Games End
The Games close on Saturday, October 24, so plenty of finals remain. Several big names are still in play, and each one can add a gold. These athletes appeared in recent coverage of India’s squad. Of course, entries and results can change at short notice. Treat the list as a guide, not a final line-up.
- Sumit Antil: two-time Paralympic champion and Hangzhou 2023 javelin F64 gold medallist
- Sheetal Devi: two golds and a silver in Hangzhou, and a qualifier for Aichi-Nagoya
- Avani Lekhara: already a silver medallist in the 10m air rifle standing SH1
- Pramod Bhagat: a men’s singles SL3 semifinalist in para badminton
Beyond that, fans will watch how the team handles the gap left by missing sports, since that gap is real. Curious how this event stacks up against the biggest stage? Our explainer on Asian Para Games vs Paralympics covers it. Either way, the next three days decide whether Hangzhou’s record survives.
Key Takeaways
- Current tally: 47 medals (12 gold, 17 silver, 18 bronze) and fifth place as of October 21, 2026.
- Biggest contributor: Para athletics, with 30 medals and 11 golds.
- Record to beat: 111 medals at Hangzhou 2023, including 29 golds.
- Record run: Deepthi Jeevanji’s 56.36 seconds in the women’s 400m T20.
- What’s next: Finals continue until Saturday, October 24.
FAQs
How many medals has India won at the Asian Para Games 2026?
India had 47 medals, including 12 golds, 17 silvers and 18 bronzes, as of October 21, 2026.
What is India’s best Asian Para Games medal haul?
India’s best is 111 medals at Hangzhou in 2023, including 29 golds.
Which sport has won India the most medals this year?
Para athletics leads with 30 medals so far.
When do the Games end?
The Games close on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Where are the Games being held?
They’re being held across Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya in Japan.
Conclusion
The Asian Para Games 2026 have started strongly for India. Fifth place, 47 medals and a record run from Deepthi Jeevanji show real depth, especially in para athletics. Yet Hangzhou’s 111-medal mark still looms, and three more days of action remain. The final count on October 24 will settle the story.
