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Asian Para Games: India’s full squad, sport-wise athlete list

India will send 168 athletes to the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from October 18 to 24. The Indian contingent includes 112 men and 56 women competing across 11 sports, with boccia added to the approved squad.

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 10:01 AM
Asian Para Games: India’s full squad, sport-wise athlete list
Key Things to Know
  • India announced a 168-member athlete squad across 11 sports for the 2026 Asian Para Games.
  • The squad features prominent athletes such as Sumit Antil, Avani Lekhara, Sheetal Devi, and Pramod Bhagat.
  • Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel have been selected as India's flag-bearers for the event.
The Story in 60 Seconds

India will send a 168-member athlete squad to the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, scheduled from October 18 to 24. The contingent comprises 112 men and 56 women competing across 11 sports, including para athletics, para badminton, and boccia. Key competitors named in the squad include Sumit Antil, Sheetal Devi, Avani Lekhara, and Pramod Bhagat.

The entire Indian delegation consists of 281 members, led by Chef de Mission Rahul Swami, with Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel serving as flag-bearers. India aims to build upon its record haul of 111 medals achieved at the 2023 Games in Hangzhou.

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