A breakdown of India's record-breaking 114 medals won at the Asian Para Games 2026, held in Nagoya, Japan.
The Asian Para Games 2026 concluded on a high note with the closing ceremony held at the Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium in Nagoya, Japan. A total of 4,000 athletes and staff from 45 countries and regions participated in the week-long Games, marking Japan's first time hosting the event.
India led the pack as the country with the highest number of medals, winning a record 114 medals. The Indian contingent was spearheaded by double gold medallists Nishad Kumar and Mona Agarwal who served as flag-bearers during the closing ceremony.
Out of the 114 medals won, India secured 30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze. Para athletics proved to be India’s biggest contributor with a total of 65 medals, including 22 gold, 19 silver, and 24 bronze.
Para badminton followed closely behind with 16 medals, which included three gold, five silver, and eight bronze. India also excelled in para swimming, securing 11 medals, para table tennis with seven medals, para archery with six medals, para shooting with five medals, and para judo and para powerlifting with two medals each.
The Asian Para Games 2026 serves as a testament to India’s growing prowess in para sports. The sixth edition of the Asian Para Games will be held in Doha in 2030.
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Akashvani News
