Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to interact with the Indian contingent of the Asian Para Games 2026 on Thursday at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi.
The interaction is expected to take place at around 4:30 p.m., followed by an address by the Prime Minister. Athletes, coaches, sports officials and representatives of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will attend the event.
India delivered its strongest-ever performance at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, winning a total of 114 medals.
The medal tally included 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze medals, with 97 Indian para-athletes contributing to the achievement.
India surpassed its previous record of 108 medals, including 27 gold, secured at the 2023 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China. The country also crossed the 100-medal mark for the second consecutive edition.
Para-athletics emerged as India’s biggest medal contributor, accounting for 65 medals, including 22 gold, 19 silver and 24 bronze.
Other major contributions came from:
- Para-badminton: 16 medals, including three gold.
- Para-swimming: 11 medals, including three silver and eight bronze.
- Para-archery: Six medals, including three gold.
- Shooting: Five medals, including two gold and two silver.
- Para-table tennis: Seven bronze medals.
- Powerlifting: Two silver medals.
- Judo: Two medals, including one silver and one bronze.
Several Indian athletes delivered standout performances at the Games.
Javelin thrower Sumit Antil successfully defended his gold medal in the men’s F42-F44/F61-F64 category, contributing to an Indian podium sweep in the event.
Sprinter Simran Sharma won gold in both the women’s 100m and 200m T12 events, setting Games records in both races.
In shooting, Mona Agarwal secured gold in the women’s 50m rifle three positions SH1 event with record scores. India also earned two shooting quota places for the 2028 Summer Paralympics.
The Games also featured an inspiring achievement by 50-year-old Jehan Dorab Madan, who became India’s oldest medallist at the event after winning bronze in para-table tennis.
The Prime Minister’s interaction recognises the achievements of Indian para-athletes and highlights the growing importance of para-sports in the country’s sporting ecosystem.
India’s record medal tally also reflects the dedication of athletes, coaches and support teams in strengthening the country’s presence at international sporting events.
