Asian Para Games 2026: Meet India's gold medal winners as Nishad Kumar, Deepthi Jeevanji, and Simran Sharma deliver record-breaking performances

India’s campaign at the Asian Para Games 2026 has gathered momentum, with Indian para-athletes delivering medal-winning performances across athletics, shooting, swimming and other disciplines in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. From Nishad Kumar’s double gold to Deepthi Jeevanji’s record-breaking run, the Indian contingent has produced several standout performances, underlining the country’s growing strength in para-sports.

As of October 20, India had won 35 medals, comprising nine gold, 11 silver and 15 bronze medals. The haul includes victories in track and field events, a Games-record performance in shooting and a breakthrough showing in para table tennis.

The competition, which began on October 19, has also seen Indian athletes secure podium finishes in powerlifting, swimming, judo and other events. Here is a closer look at the Indian medal winners, their achievements and the performances that have made headlines at the Asian Para Games 2026.

Nishad Kumar has emerged as one of India's biggest stars at the competition, winning two gold medals in para-athletics.

He opened his campaign by winning the men's long jump T47 event with a best effort of 7.11 metres on October 19. He subsequently claimed another gold in the men's high jump T47 event, adding to India's growing medal tally on October 20.

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His double-gold performance highlights his versatility across different athletics disciplines and gives India a major boost in the para-athletics competition. Nishad's achievements are particularly significant given his established standing in international para-athletics. His performances at the Asian Para Games add another important chapter to his competitive career and strengthen India's presence in the field events.

Deepthi Jeevanji delivered another memorable performance for India by winning gold in the women's 400-metre T20 event on October 20. She clocked 56.36 seconds to secure the title, setting a new Games record in the process. Her victory was among the biggest highlights of India's second day at the competition.

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The T20 classification is for athletes with an intellectual impairment. Deepthi's performance demonstrated her speed and consistency over the one-lap race, allowing her to finish at the top of the podium. The gold medal is a significant addition to India's athletics campaign, with Deepthi continuing to establish herself as an important name in international para-sport.

Simran Sharma claimed gold in the women's 200-metre T12 event, clocking 24.80 seconds to set a new Games record. Her victory was one of five gold-medal performances reported for India on October 20. Simran's performance also demonstrated India's strength in sprint events, where athletes must combine speed, race management and precision to secure a podium finish.

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Tejalben Damor won bronze in the same event, clocking 25.23 seconds. The two Indian athletes' finishes gave the country multiple podium places in the women's 200m T12 competition. The result was another important contribution to India's medal tally as the team continued to compete across a packed programme of events.

India enjoyed a strong outing in the discus throw events, with Pranav Soorma and Devender Kumar winning gold medals in their respective classifications. Pranav Soorma won the men's discus throw F51 event with an Asian-record effort of 11.66 metres. His performance was one of the standout field-event results of the competition.

Ram Ratan Singh finished second in the same event, winning silver with a throw of 10.35 metres. The result gave India two podium finishes in the competition.

Devender Kumar also claimed gold in the men's discus throw event for his classification, adding another title to India's collection on October 20. Rakesh won silver, while Pardeep Kumar secured bronze in the event. The results highlighted India's depth in para-athletics, with athletes winning medals across multiple classifications rather than relying on a small group of leading competitors.

Mona Agarwal gave India a strong start on the opening day by winning gold in the women's 10-metre air rifle SH1 event. Her performance included a Games record, making the victory one of the early highlights of India's campaign. Avani Lekhara won silver in the same event, ensuring a one-two finish for India.

The SH1 classification includes athletes who can support and operate their shooting equipment without assistance from a shooting stand, subject to the sport's classification rules. The result was an encouraging start for the Indian shooting contingent, with the country securing two medals in the same event.

Shrishti Arora added another shooting medal on October 20, winning bronze in the women's 10-metre air pistol SH1 competition. It was a notable result for the shooter, who made her debut at the Games. Manish Narwal also won silver in the men's 10-metre air pistol SH1 event, scoring 233.7 points. His podium finish added to India's medal count in shooting.

Rinku Hooda won gold in the men's javelin throw F46 event on the opening day of the competition. Ajeet Singh finished with silver, giving India two medals in the same event. The result was another early boost for the athletics contingent and helped the country begin its campaign with multiple gold-medal performances.

The F46 classification covers eligible athletes with impairment affecting the upper limbs. Javelin throw requires athletes to combine strength, technique and control, making the event a demanding test of both power and precision.

India's gold and silver finishes in the competition underlined the country's competitiveness in para-athletics field events.

Soumya Kumar claimed gold in the women's 1500m T12/T13 event on October 19, adding another title to India's opening-day medal tally. Radha Venkatesh won silver in the same race, while Ravanni Valasanaini secured bronze in the women's 1500m T11 event.

The results gave India multiple podium finishes in the middle-distance events, showcasing the depth of the country's para-athletics contingent. Distance running presents a distinct challenge for athletes, requiring sustained pace, tactical awareness and the ability to manage energy over several laps. India's success in these events added variety to its opening-day medal haul.

India's medal-winning performances have not been limited to athletics and shooting.

Ravi Karthik won silver in the men's 100-metre freestyle S13 swimming event on October 19. His finish added a swimming medal to India's opening-day tally. In para-powerlifting, Ashok won silver in the men's 65kg category on October 20 with a lift of 192kg. The result added another podium finish for India in a sport that tests strength, technique and consistency.

India also secured a silver medal in judo through Kokila Kaushiklate, who finished second in the women's J2 52kg category. Kapil Parmar won bronze in the men's J1 70kg event. These results demonstrate the range of sports in which Indian athletes are competing successfully at the Games.

India's para table tennis contingent also made history at the 2026 edition, winning a record five bronze medals in the sport at the Asian Para Games. Ravi Baby Sahana and Prachi Pandey were among the athletes who made a breakthrough by becoming the first Indian players to win medals in the standing category at the event.

Bhavina Patel, Sonalben Patel and Jehan Madan also contributed to the medal haul.

The achievement represents an important step forward for Indian para table tennis, with medals across different classifications pointing to a wider pool of competitive talent. The five-medal performance is particularly encouraging for a sport in which athletes must combine quick reflexes, tactical judgement and precise shot placement.

As of October 20, India had won 35 medals at the Asian Para Games 2026, including nine gold, 11 silver and 15 bronze medals. The tally reflects a strong start across several disciplines, with para-athletics contributing significantly to the gold-medal count. Shooting, swimming, powerlifting, judo and para table tennis have also added to India's success.

The medal count remains subject to updates as competitions continue. India will be looking to build on its early momentum, particularly in athletics and other events where Indian athletes have already demonstrated their ability to challenge for podium finishes.

India's early results at the Asian Para Games 2026 reflect both individual excellence and progress across a broader range of para-sports. Nishad Kumar's two gold medals, Deepthi Jeevanji's Games-record run, Simran Sharma's sprint victory and Pranav Soorma's Asian-record discus throw have been among the defining performances so far.

At the same time, India's medals in shooting, swimming, powerlifting, judo and para table tennis show that the country's success extends beyond a handful of headline athletes. The performances also offer emerging competitors valuable experience at a major multi-sport event. For India, the challenge now is to sustain this momentum through the remaining competitions and convert strong individual displays into a bigger overall medal haul.

With several athletes already making their mark, India's campaign in Aichi-Nagoya has provided plenty of reasons for optimism about the future of para-sports in the country.