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Asian Para Games: Where India stands in medal tally after best day with 26 medals

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…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 12:32 PM
Asian Para Games: Where India stands in medal tally after best day with 26 medals
Key Things to Know
  • India reclaimed fourth place at the Asian Para Games 2026 after winning 26 medals on Thursday.
  • The surge increased India's total medal count to 88, comprising 21 gold, 26 silver, and 41 bronze.
  • Archer Sheetal Devi earned two gold medals in under two hours in team and individual events.
The Story in 60 Seconds

India moved up to fourth place in the Asian Para Games 2026 standings after securing 26 medals, including seven golds, on Thursday. The successful day lifted India's overall total to 88 medals, consisting of 21 gold, 26 silver, and 41 bronze. This performance moved India ahead of fifth-place South Korea, while China maintained the overall lead with 313 medals.

Archer Sheetal Devi secured two gold medals, defending her mixed team title with Toman Kumar before winning the individual final. Additional gold medals were won by Suvarna Raj in the women's F54 discus throw, Dilip Gavit in the men's 400m T47, and Solairaj Dharmaraj, who set an Asian record in the men's long jump.

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