Asian Para Games: Simran, Praveen, Sachin shine as India's medal tally swells to 62
India enjoyed a stellar performance on Day 3 of the Asian Para Games 2026, capturing five gold medals in track and field and setting multiple Games records. Sprinter Simran, high-jumper Praveen Kumar, and shot-putter Sachin Khilari spearheaded the medal surge, elevating India's total tally to 62.
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Highlights the growing athletic prowess and achievements of para-athletes on an international multi-sport stage, boosting national sports morale.
NEW DELHI: India enjoyed a memorable Day 3 at the Asian Para Games 2026, with its athletics contingent leading the charge with five gold medals among 18 podium finishes to help the country swell its overall medal tally to 62 and climb to fifth in the standings.Sprinter Simran, high-jumper Praveen Kumar and shot-putter Sachin Khilari set new Games records in their respective events, while Dilip Gavit and Ayush Verma also struck gold as Indian athletes dominated the track and field competitions in Aichi-Nagoya on Wednesday.India's overall tally stood at 14 gold, 22 silver and 26 bronze medals, with athletics accounting for 13 gold, 14 silver and 15 bronze.
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