India script history with best-ever finish and record 114 medals at Asian Para Games
India achieved its best-ever performance at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, finishing fourth with a record-breaking 114 medals. The contingent surpassed their previous medal count from the 2022 games, led by strong performances in athletics and badminton.
Why it matters
The historic medal haul reflects significant growth in India's para-sports infrastructure and the increasing competitiveness of its athletes on the international stage.
NEW DELHI: India signed off from the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya with a historic performance, securing their best-ever finish of fourth place and their biggest medal haul across the five editions of the continental event.With the competition concluding on Saturday and only the Closing Ceremony remaining, India finished with a record 114 medals, including 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze. The fourth-place finish also marked a new high for the Indian contingent at the Asian Para Games, underlining the progress made by the country’s para-athletes on the continental stage.India had entered the final day in fourth place, but their position was not confirmed as South Korea remained within striking distance.
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