CM Dhami Congratulates Harvinder Singh, Vijay Sundi on Asian Para Games Gold
Synopsis
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated para-archers Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi after they won gold in the men's recurve doubles event at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, calling it a proud moment and wishing them future success.
Key Takeaways
Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi won gold in men's recurve doubles archery at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan .
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami extended heartfelt congratulations to both athletes on 23 October 2026 .
Dhami expressed confidence the pair will 'continue setting new records of success' and wished them well for upcoming competitions.
The Asian Para Games is Asia's flagship multi-sport event for para athletes, with archery a key discipline for India.
India has consistently grown its para-sports medal tally at Asian Para Games, with para archery a reliable podium contributor.
The result adds momentum toward India's para-sports preparations for the 2028 Paralympic Games .
Two Indian para-archers turned the recurve doubles range in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan into a moment of national pride — and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was among the first to salute it. On Friday, 23 October 2026, Dhami took to X to congratulate Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi on winning the gold medal in the men's recurve doubles archery event at the Asian Para Games 2026.
Writing in Hindi, Dhami offered his 'heartfelt congratulations' (hardik badhai) to the pair and expressed confidence that they would 'continue setting new records of success in the future.' He also extended 'boundless best wishes' (anant shubhkamnayein) for their upcoming competitions.
Harvinder Singh's climb to the top of Asian para archery
Harvinder Singh is one of India's most recognised para-archers, having built a strong international record across major para-sports competitions. His partnership with Vijay Sundi in the men's recurve doubles at Aichi-Nagoya adds a team gold to India's growing para-archery cabinet — a discipline where the country has punched consistently above its weight at the regional level.
The Asian Para Games serve as the continent's premier multi-sport stage for para athletes, drawing competitors from across Asia in disciplines spanning archery, athletics, swimming, and beyond. The 2026 edition in Aichi-Nagoya continues a tradition of high-stakes regional competition that feeds directly into global para-sports cycles.
India's para-archery medal momentum
India has steadily expanded both its para-sports participation and its medal tallies at Asian Para Games editions. Para archery, in particular, has emerged as a reliable source of podium finishes for the country. Each gold at this level matters beyond the moment — it builds ranking points, athlete confidence, and national infrastructure for the road toward the 2028 Paralympic Games.
For Dhami, extending congratulations through his official X account keeps Uttarakhand's political leadership visibly aligned with national sporting achievement — a consistent pattern among state and central leaders whenever Indian athletes deliver on the international stage.
Two archers, one gold, one unbeaten partnership. India's para-sports story keeps writing new chapters — and the next chapter is already on the calendar.
Point of View
Multi-year investment in para-sports infrastructure that is now yielding consistent regional returns. For BJP leaders like CM Dhami, publicly saluting para athletes serves a dual purpose: it affirms the government's inclusive-sports narrative and positions state leadership within a national achievement frame. The broader arc here points toward the 2028 Paralympic cycle, where India will be under pressure to convert Asian-level dominance into global medals. Each gold in Aichi-Nagoya is, in effect, a qualifying signal for that higher stage.
NationPress
23 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi?
Harvinder Singh is one of India's top para-archers with a strong record at international para-sports competitions. Vijay Sundi is his partner in the men's recurve doubles event at the Asian Para Games 2026. Together they won gold in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
What is the Asian Para Games 2026?
The Asian Para Games 2026 is a major multi-sport event for para athletes from across Asia, hosted in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. It covers disciplines including archery, athletics, and swimming, and serves as a key regional competition in the international para-sports calendar.
Why did CM Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulate the para-archers?
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi on winning the gold medal in men's recurve doubles archery at the Asian Para Games 2026, calling it a proud achievement and wishing them continued success.
What event did India win gold in at the Asian Para Games 2026?
India won gold in the men's recurve doubles archery event at the Asian Para Games 2026, held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, through the partnership of Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi.
How is India performing in para archery at Asian competitions?
India has steadily grown its para-archery medal tally at Asian Para Games editions, with the discipline becoming a reliable podium contributor. The 2026 gold in recurve doubles further builds India's momentum ahead of the 2028 Paralympic Games.
