New Delhi: India continued its impressive campaign at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Day 2, crossing the 20 medal mark with a series of strong performances across multiple disciplines. Archer Sheetal Devi emerged as one of the day’s major highlights, securing places in two finals and boosting India’s prospects of adding more medals.
Track and field athlete Deepthi Jeevanji delivered a standout performance by winning gold in the women’s 400m T20 event. She clocked 56.36 seconds to establish a new Games record, strengthening India’s medal haul.
India also secured two podium finishes in the men’s javelin throw F53/F54 final, with Pradeep Kumar claiming silver and Ayush Verma taking bronze. Their performances added valuable medals to the country’s growing tally.
Medals Across Multiple Disciplines
In shooting, two time Paralympic medallist Manish Narwal won silver in the men’s 10m air pistol SH1 final. His performance also secured a quota place for India at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.
Para powerlifter Ashok created a milestone for India by winning silver with a lift of 192kg, earning the country’s first medal in the discipline at these Games. He finished behind China’s Yi Zou.
Table tennis player Bhavina Patel, a Tokyo 2020 Paralympic medallist, added another medal by securing bronze in the women’s singles Class 4 to 5 event.
Sheetal Devi Leads India’s Archery Charge
India’s archery campaign gained momentum as Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag advanced to the women’s compound team final with a convincing 151 to 135 victory. Sheetal also qualified for the individual compound final, guaranteeing India further medal opportunities in the competition.
Her double qualification has placed the spotlight on India’s archers as the country’s campaign gathers pace.
India had opened its campaign with 11 medals, placing fourth in the overall standings. The strong performances on Day 2 have further strengthened the country’s position and raised expectations of a successful tournament.
With finals approaching across several events, Indian athletes will look to convert their momentum into additional medals as the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games continue.
