Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to interact with the Indian contingent that participated in the Asian Para Games 2026 on Thursday, 5 November, at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi at around 4:30 pm IST. The Prime Minister will also address the gathering, which marks a formal national recognition of India's best-ever performance at the Games.

Who Will Attend the Event

The programme will bring together athletes, coaches, and officials from the Paralympic Committee of India and the Indian Olympic Association, along with representatives of National Sports Federations and officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The event signals the government's intent to spotlight para-sports as a mainstream national priority.

India's Record-Breaking Campaign in Aichi-Nagoya

India concluded the Asian Para Games 2026, held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a historic 114 medals — comprising 30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze — surpassing its previous best of 108 medals (including 27 gold) set at the 2023 Hangzhou edition. A total of 97 Indian para-athletes contributed to the tally, and the contingent crossed the 100-medal mark for the second consecutive edition, underlining India's growing stature in para-sports globally.

Sport-Wise Breakdown of the Medal Haul

Para-athletics was the biggest contributor with 65 medals, including 22 gold, 19 silver, and 24 bronze. Para-badminton followed with 16 medals (3 gold, 5 silver, 8 bronze), and para-swimming added 11 medals (3 silver, 8 bronze). Para-archery produced 6 medals including 3 gold, while shooting contributed 5 medals with 2 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze.

The contingent further added 7 bronze in para-table tennis, 2 silver in powerlifting, and 2 medals in judo (1 silver, 1 bronze).

Standout Performers of the Campaign

Javelin thrower Sumit Antil successfully defended his gold medal in the men's F42-F44/F61-F64 category and was part of a podium sweep, reinforcing India's dominance in the discipline. Sprinter Simran Sharma delivered a double-gold performance, winning both the women's 100m and 200m T12 events while setting Games records in both.

Shooter Mona Agarwal won gold in the women's 50m rifle three positions SH1 event with record scores, and India secured two quota places in shooting for the 2028 Summer Paralympics. Notably, Jehan Dorab Madan, aged 50, became India's oldest medallist at the Asian Para Games after claiming bronze in para-table tennis.

What This Recognition Signals

This is not the first time Prime Minister Modi has hosted medal-winning para-athletes — such interactions have become a fixture after major Games, reflecting a deliberate policy push to elevate para-sports alongside mainstream athletics. With India now consistently crossing 100 medals at the Asian Para Games and locking in Paralympic quotas, the focus heading into 2028 Los Angeles will be on converting this momentum into Paralympic podiums. All eyes will be on the government's next steps in terms of funding, infrastructure, and athlete support systems.