Indian athletes continue to display an extraordinary run at the Para Asian Games 2026 taking place in Aichi Nagoya, Japan, adding multiple medals across various disciplines on the fifth day of the tournament. The most remarkable moment arrived during the men's javelin throw event, where the country achieved a clean sweep by securing all three available medals on the podium.
Sumit Antil Defends Gold with Top Throw
Competing in the men's javelin throw final covering categories F42–F44 and F61–F64, Sumit Antil lived up to expectations in the T64 category. Supported by the Target Olympic Podium Scheme, Antil produced a stellar throw of 72.46 meters to accumulate 1112 points, successfully defending the gold medal he had claimed at the previous edition. During the 2022 Asian Para Games, Antil had clinched the gold with a world record throw of 73.29 meters.
Gurjar and Sargar Set New Games Records
The shared event also saw exceptional performances from fellow Indian competitors, sealing the podium sweep. Mahendra Gurjar recorded a throw of 59.03 meters to score 1066 points, earning the silver medal, while Sandip Sanjay Sargar threw 64.48 meters to gather 1006 points and secure the bronze. Both Gurjar and Sargar established new games records in their respective classifications, with Gurjar setting the benchmark in the T42 category and Sargar setting his in the T44 category. At the previous edition held in Hangzhou, Pushpendra had won bronze with 62.06 meters while Sandip finished fourth with 61.84 meters.
India Surpasses Previous Medal Count
The phenomenal success of the contingent is further highlighted by the fact that India has already surpassed its previous total medal tally of 108 achieved at the Hangzhou Para Asian Games. The current medal count for the nation has climbed to 114, comprising 30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze medals.
