Asian Para Games 2026: Para-athletics gold rush powers India, reach fifth in standings
India has climbed to fifth place in the Asian Para Games 2026 standings following a strong performance in para-athletics. The team secured multiple gold medals and set several new Games records across various track and field events.
Why it matters
The success highlights the growing prominence of Indian para-athletes on the international stage.
Asian Para Games 2026: Para-athletics gold rush powers India, reach fifth in standings left Gold medalist Simran Sharma, centre, and bronze medalist Tejalben Damor, right, pose with the tricolour after competing in the Women's 200m T12 event at the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. PCI PCI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/ivrvno/article71606841.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/TH21-PARA-ROUNDGPHGMHK62.3.jpg.jpg - **EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image received on Oct. 20, 2026, Gold medalist Simran Sharma, centre, and bronze medalist Tejalben Damor, right, pose with the tricolour after competing in the Women's 200m T12 event at the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
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