A grand felicitation event will take place in the national capital to honour India’s victorious contingent from the Asian Para Games 2026 held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to interact with the athletes at 4:30 PM on November 5 at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. During this gathering, the Prime Minister will also deliver an address to the attendees. The audience will comprise the competitors, coaching staff, officials from the Paralympic Committee of India, the Indian Olympic Association, national sports federation representatives, and officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Surpassing the Previous Benchmark Set in Hangzhou
The campaign in Aichi-Nagoya marked India’s most successful showing in the history of the continental multi-sport event. A contingent of 97 Indian para-athletes secured an unprecedented tally of 114 medals, consisting of 30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze medals. This haul surpassed the nation’s previous highest mark achieved at the 2023 edition in Hangzhou, where the Indian squad had bagged 111 medals, including 29 gold, 21 silver, and 51 bronze.
Commendation from the Prime Minister
Following this milestone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep appreciation for the determination and perseverance displayed by the athletes. Hailing their resilience, Narendra Modi noted, “रिकॉर्ड 114 मेडल के साथ, यह गेम्स में भारत का अब तक का सबसे अच्छा प्रदर्शन है.” He underlined how each member of the contingent contributed to the historic success and inspired countless citizens across the country through their achievements.
Athletics Leads the Haul as India Claims Fourth Spot
The track and field contingent emerged as the dominant force in India’s campaign, single-handedly delivering 65 medals. This athletics haul included 22 gold, 19 silver, and 24 bronze medals. The nation’s athletes also showed strong form in target sports and racquet events, capturing 3 gold medals in para archery and another 3 gold medals in para badminton. Meanwhile, the shooting contingent contributed 5 medals in total, including 2 gold.
This broad-based performance placed India in the fourth position on the final medal table. China secured top honours with an overwhelming total of 435 medals, while host nation Japan finished in second place with 186 medals. Uzbekistan claimed the third position with 145 medals, and South Korea rounded off the top five after accumulating 100 medals.
