Where India stands in Asian Para Games medal tally after 27-medal rush, including five golds | Asian Para Games 2026 News - The Times of India
India delivered a remarkable performance at the Asian Para Games, surging back into the top five of the medal standings following a massive 27-medal haul on Wednesday. The country's athletes captured five gold medals, significantly boosting the overall count to 62 medals after three days of fierce competition in Aichi-Nagoya. Track and field stars spearheaded this impressive charge, contributing heavily with multiple gold medals and record-breaking feats. Alongside athletics, Indian competitors also showed strong form across other sports like swimming, powerlifting, archery, and badminton, keeping the nation well-positioned on the continental leaderboard. China continues to command the top spot with an overwhelming tally, while Japan and Uzbekistan follow closely behind. With consistency and momentum on their side, the Indian contingent remains firmly in the hunt for a glorious finish at the games.
The Key points
- India climbed to fifth position in the standings after collecting 27 medals in a single day.
- The nation's overall medal count reached 62, comprising 14 gold, 22 silver, and 26 bronze.
- Athletics spearheaded the success, delivering 18 medals and five golds on Wednesday alone.
- Simran set a new Games record by winning the women's 100m T12 sprint.
- Praveen Kumar and Sachin Khilari clinched gold medals in high jump and shot put events.
- China leads the overall rankings with over 100 gold medals and 226 total podium finishes.
- Japan and Uzbekistan hold the second and third positions respectively in the medal table.
- Swimmer Ravi Kartik Budigina and powerlifter Kasthuri Rajamani added crucial silver medals.
- Compound archers Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag secured a silver medal in women's doubles.
- Several shuttlers ensured at least three additional medals by advancing to the badminton semifinals.
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