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India wins a record 114 medals at the Asian Para Games 2026
In brief
India's para-athletes ended the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan with a record 114 medals, including 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze, according to the Press Information Bureau and Akashvani News. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it India's best-ever performance at the Games and "an occasion of immense pride and joy for the entire nation".
The medal count
According to Akashvani (All India Radio) News, India's tally beat its previous best of 108 medals at the 2023 Games in Hangzhou, China. DD News reported that India finished fourth in the overall standings.
- Para athletics: 65 medals, including 22 gold.
- Para badminton: 16 medals, including 3 gold.
- Para swimming: 11 medals. Para table tennis: 7. Para archery: 6. Para shooting: 5.
About the Games
Around 4,000 athletes and staff from 45 countries and regions took part in the week-long event, the first Asian Para Games held in Japan. Double gold medallists Nishad Kumar and Mona Agarwal carried India's flag at the closing ceremony in Nagoya. The next Asian Para Games will be held in Doha in 2030.
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Why it matters
A record medal haul inspires young athletes with disabilities and shows the growth of para sport in India.
People also ask
How many medals did India win at the Asian Para Games 2026?
114 medals: 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze.
Where were the Games held?
Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
What was India's previous best?
108 medals at the 2023 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou.
Where are the next Asian Para Games?
Doha, in 2030.
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Sources
- Press Information Bureau: Prime Minister hails India's historic best-ever performance and record 114 medals at the Asian Para Games 2026 (Oct 25, 2026)
- Akashvani News: India shine at Asian Para Games 2026 with record 114-medal haul
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