CM Nayab Saini Hails India's Asian Para Games 2026 Medal Winners
Synopsis
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini congratulated four Indian para-athletes — Anjanaben (gold), Jayanti (silver) in women's 400m T47, Manisha Ramadass (bronze) in para badminton SU5, and Swatik Patel (bronze) in para swimming SB9 — for their medals at Asian Para Games 2026.
Key Takeaways
Anjanaben won gold in women's 400 metres T47 at Asian Para Games 2026.
Jayanti secured silver in the same event, giving India a one-two finish.
Manisha Ramadass claimed bronze in women's singles SU5 para badminton .
Swatik Patel won bronze in men's 100m breaststroke SB9 para swimming.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini publicly congratulated all four athletes on October 22, 2026 .
India's growing para-sport investment since the 2010s has steadily lifted the country's Asian Para Games medal tally.
Four Indian para-athletes lit up the Asian Para Games 2026 on Thursday, October 22, and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was quick to salute every one of them — from a golden sprint on the track to bronze strokes in the pool.
In a post on X, CM Saini wrote: 'भारतीय खिलाड़ियों ने Asian Para Games 2026 में पदकों की चमक से देश का मान बढ़ाया है' ['Indian athletes have raised the nation's honour with the shine of medals at Asian Para Games 2026']. He extended heartfelt congratulations to each medallist by name and event.
A golden finish for Anjanaben in the T47 400 metres
The headline performance came from Anjanaben, who claimed gold in the women's 400 metres T47 — a classification for athletes with an arm or hand impairment who compete in field and track. Close behind her, compatriot Jayanti took silver in the same event, turning the race into an Indian one-two on the podium. Two medals, one discipline, one tricolour morning on the track.
Manisha Ramadass and Swatik Patel add badminton and swimming bronze
Manisha Ramadass earned bronze in women's singles SU5 para badminton — the SU5 category covering players with upper-limb impairments who compete standing. On the same day, Swatik Patel touched the wall in bronze-medal position in the men's 100 metres breaststroke SB9 para swimming event, the SB9 class for swimmers with mild limb or coordination impairment.
India's growing presence at the Asian Para Games
The Asian Para Games is a quadrennial multi-sport event organised by the Asian Paralympic Committee, bringing together para-athletes from across the continent. Since the 2010s, Indian governments at the central and state level have steadily expanded investment in para-sport infrastructure — dedicated training centres, sport-specific federations, and targeted talent pipelines that have pushed India's medal tallies upward with each edition.
CM Saini's public recognition reflects a broader political pattern: state leaders spotlighting para-athletes to signal inclusive governance and to build grassroots momentum for high-performance sport. With India's final Asian Para Games 2026 tally still being written, the question is how many more names he will be adding to that congratulations list before the closing ceremony.
Point of View
Name-specific public tribute is part of a deliberate pattern by BJP-led state governments to claim visible proximity to para-sport success — a soft-power signal that inclusive sport policy is delivering results. The Asian Para Games podium, particularly a domestic one-two in a track event, hands state leaders a ready-made narrative of progress that resonates beyond the sports pages. As India eyes stronger Paralympic standings globally, state-level champions like Saini increasingly position themselves as part of that pipeline. How the government translates congratulations into tangible post-Games recognition — cash awards, training support, government jobs — will be the more telling measure.
NationPress
23 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won gold for India at Asian Para Games 2026 in women's 400 metres T47?
Anjanaben won gold in the women's 400 metres T47 event at Asian Para Games 2026, with fellow Indian Jayanti taking silver in the same race.
What medal did Manisha Ramadass win at Asian Para Games 2026?
Manisha Ramadass won a bronze medal in women's singles SU5 para badminton at Asian Para Games 2026.
What event did Swatik Patel compete in at the 2026 Asian Para Games?
Swatik Patel won a bronze medal in the men's 100 metres breaststroke SB9 para swimming event at Asian Para Games 2026.
What is the T47 classification in para athletics?
T47 is a para athletics classification for athletes with an impairment affecting one arm or hand who compete in running and jumping events on the track.
Why did Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini congratulate para athletes?
CM Nayab Singh Saini posted on X on October 22, 2026, to congratulate Indian para-athletes who won medals at the Asian Para Games 2026, celebrating their achievement under the hashtag #Cheer4Bharat.
