Indian athletes competing at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, have etched their names in history through extraordinary athletic displays. On the fifth day of the ongoing tournament, the nation's competitors showcased incredible talent on the field, securing multiple top honors and shattering world records in the process. Propelled by these phenomenal achievements, the Indian contingent officially surpassed the historic and magical milestone of 100 medals at the event.
Sandeep Kumar Shatters World Record in 400-Meter Race
The day began on a tremendously high note for the country on the track. In the men's 400-meter (T44) final running event, India's Sandeep Kumar displayed breathtaking speed to rewrite the record books. Sandeep completed the rigorous race in a remarkable time of just 52.28 seconds. Through this exceptional feat, he not only claimed the gold medal in his category but also established a brand new world record, bringing immense pride to the nation. In the very same event, fellow Indian athlete Ajay Kumar delivered an impressive performance as well, clocking 53.61 seconds to earn a bronze medal for the country.
Heny Produces Charismatic Throw to Set Javelin Record
The breaking of records across track and field events continued unabated. In the F37 category of the javelin throw, Indian competitor Heny stunned onlookers with a phenomenal and magical throw. Saving the absolute best performance for the closing stages of the competition, Heny hurled the spear to a distance of 60.49 meters on the final attempt. This historic throw secured both the gold medal and a new world record. Notably, Heny had previously captured a bronze medal in the discus throw event, sealing a second medal at these games with this latest gold.
Team India Secures Fourth Position in the Medal Tally
Beyond these record-shattering performances, numerous other medals have continuously padded India's tally. Indian players maintained their stellar form in badminton and para archery, adding more accolades to the nation's count. Following Sandeep Kumar's gold and Ajay Kumar's bronze, India officially crossed the 100-medal threshold. The country has now accumulated a total of 102 medals at the Asian Para Games, comprising 26 gold, 33 silver, and 43 bronze medals, placing India firmly in the fourth spot on the overall medal tally.
