AICHI NAGOYA: India enjoyed a remarkable Day 5 at the 2026 Asian Para Games, breaking three world records and crossing the 100 medal mark after a series of outstanding performances across shooting, athletics, javelin, badminton and para archery.
Mona Agarwal led India’s medal charge by setting a world record score of 357.5 in the women’s 50m rifle three positions SH1 event. She secured her second gold medal of the Games, defeating China’s Cuiping Zhang by 3.8 points in a dominant performance.
On the athletics track, Sandeep Kumar produced another record breaking display, clocking 52.28 seconds to set a new world record in the men’s 400m T44 event and claim gold. His victory helped India cross the landmark 100 medal threshold at the continental competition.
Haney added to the celebrations in the field events, registering a massive throw of 60.49 metres to establish a new world record in the men’s javelin F37 category. The gold medal added to his earlier bronze in the discus event, underlining his impressive campaign.
India also celebrated a memorable all Indian final in men’s singles SL3 badminton, where Nitesh Kumar defeated fellow Indian Pramod Bhagat to win gold. Bhagat settled for silver, ensuring India secured the top two positions in the event.
In para archery, Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi combined effectively to defeat China 5 to 1 in the men’s recurve team final, securing another gold medal for the country.
India’s success extended to the athletics podium, with Ajay Kumar clocking 53.61 seconds to win bronze in the 400m event, joining Sandeep Kumar among the medallists.
The remarkable collection of records and podium finishes highlighted India’s growing strength across multiple para sports. With athletes delivering exceptional performances under pressure, the fifth day emerged as a significant milestone in the country’s campaign at the Aichi Nagoya Games.
