Asian Para Games: Where India stands in medal tally after best day with 26 medals
India achieved its most successful day at the 2026 Asian Para Games, securing 26 medals and climbing to fourth place in the overall standings. Para-athlete Sheetal Devi was a standout performer, winning two gold medals in a single day.
Why it matters
The performance underscores India's rising competitiveness in international para-sports and the success of national athletic development programs.
NEW DELHI: India enjoyed its best day at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Thursday, winning 26 medals, including seven golds, to reclaim fourth place in the standings. The haul took India's overall tally to 88 medals — 21 gold, 26 silver and 41 bronze — with para-athletics continuing to lead the country's charge.India had finished the opening day in fourth place before slipping to sixth on Day 2 and fifth on Day 3. Thursday's medal rush helped the contingent climb back to fourth, ahead of South Korea, who also have 21 gold medals but fewer silver and bronze medals.Sheetal Devi strikes double gold, athletics lead chargeArmless archer Sheetal Devi reaffirmed her status as one of India's standout athletes, winning two gold medals in less than two hours. The 19-year-old reigning world champion and world No.
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