Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian para-athletes on their record-breaking performance at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, where the contingent secured 114 medals and finished fourth in the overall standings.
In a post on X, PM Modi described the achievement as a moment of immense pride and joy for the country. He congratulated every member of the contingent, praising their exceptional determination and acknowledging their contribution to India’s best-ever medal tally at the continental event.
What an extraordinary achievement by our para-athletes at the just concluded Asian Para Games 2026!
With a record 114 medals, this marks India’s best-ever performance at the Games. This is an occasion of immense pride and joy for the entire nation!
I congratulate every member of our contingent for their exceptional determination. Each athlete has contributed to this historic achievement and inspired countless Indians with their accomplishments.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 25, 2026
India’s medal haul comprised 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze medals, surpassing its previous record of 108 medals, including 27 gold, at the 2023 edition in Hangzhou, China.
The contingent crossed the 100-medal mark for the second consecutive edition despite competing with fewer athletes than in 2023.
Para-athletics led India’s campaign with 65 medals, including 22 gold, 19 silver and 24 bronze. Para-badminton contributed 16 medals, while para-swimming added 11.
India secured six medals in para-archery and five in shooting.
The contingent won seven bronze medals in para-table tennis, two silver medals in powerlifting and two medals in judo, comprising one silver and one bronze.
Among the notable performances, Sumit Antil defended his javelin gold, while Simran Sharma won two gold medals and set two Games records.
Mona Agarwal secured shooting gold, and 50-year-old Jehan Dorab Madan became India’s oldest medallist with bronze in para-table tennis.
India’s record medal tally at the Asian Para Games 2026 marked a significant milestone for the country’s para-sports movement, with athletes across disciplines contributing to the historic achievement.
PM Modi’s message recognised their determination and celebrated a performance that brought national pride.
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