Asian Para Games: Himanshu Nandal wins bronze, gives India second swimming medal
Indian para-swimmer Himanshu Nandal won a bronze medal in the 400m freestyle at the 2026 Asian Para Games. This achievement follows his transition from judo to swimming and contributes to India's growing medal count at the event.
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It highlights the success of Indian athletes in international para-sports and the importance of inclusive athletic programs.
NEW DELHI: Indian para-swimmer Himanshu Nandal clinched a bronze medal in the men's 400m freestyle S11 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Tuesday, securing India's second medal in swimming at the continental showpiece.The 22-year-old from Rohtak clocked 5 minutes and 10.91 seconds to finish third in the four-swimmer field. China's Chuanzhen Sun won gold with an Asian-record performance, while Japan's Uchu Tomita claimed silver.Nandal's podium finish added to India's growing medal tally in Nagoya and came a day after he narrowly missed out on a medal in the men's 100m backstroke S11 event, finishing fourth.From judo to swimming, Nandal makes his markNandal, who has been blind since birth due to optic nerve failure, has taken a distinctive route to international para-swimming.
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