India eyes strong Para Asian Games campaign despite reduced contingent
India is preparing for the upcoming Para Asian Games in Nagoya with a significantly smaller contingent than in previous years. Despite the reduction in athletes and some selection disputes, the team aims to build on their record-breaking performance from the 2023 Hangzhou games.
Why it matters
The performance of India's para-athletes is a significant indicator of the country's growing investment and success in inclusive sports on the continental stage.
India eyes strong Para Asian Games campaign despite reduced contingent left The logo of Para Asian Games 2026. Photo: Wikipedia Commons https://th-i.thgim.com/public/sport/cricket/mwhfv1/article71595849.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Logo.jpg India finished fifth in Hangzhou in 2023 with 29 gold, 31 silver and 51 bronze medals, its best-ever haul at the continental multi-sport event Nagoya India will look to build on its record-breaking performance at the last Asian Para Games, but a much smaller contingent and selection disputes in two disciplines could make matching its 111-medal haul a challenge when the competition begins in Nagoya on Sunday (October 18, 2026). India finished fifth in Hangzhou in 2023 with 29 gold, 31 silver and 51 bronze medals, its best-ever haul at the continental multi-sport event. The challenge in Aichi-Nagoya will be different, with the country fielding around 168 athletes across 11 disciplines, compared to 303 in China.
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