Asian Para Games Day 4: India's medal tally hits 88, eyes 100-medal mark
Synopsis
India's para-athletes delivered one of their most complete days at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Nagoya — a podium sweep in the men's high jump, a history-making archery debut, two gold medals for Sheetal Devi, and a relay of podium finishes in athletics and swimming. At 88 medals and counting, a century haul is firmly on the cards.
Key Takeaways
India's Asian Para Games 2026 tally stands at 88 medals — 21 gold, 26 silver, 41 bronze — after Day 4 in Nagoya .
Sheetal Devi won two gold medals — compound mixed team (with Toman Kumar ) and women's individual compound.
Debutant Swati Chaudhary won India's first-ever medal in the Women's W1 Individual archery event, a silver .
Shailesh Kumar set a Games record of 1.89m in the Men's High Jump T42/T63; India swept all three medals in the event.
India holds fourth place in the overall standings and is targeting the 100-medal mark .
India delivered another commanding performance on Day 4 of the Asian Para Games 2026 in Nagoya, adding 26 medals to push the national tally to 88 — comprising 21 gold, 26 silver, and 41 bronze — as the contingent consolidated its fourth place in the overall standings. With the Games still ongoing, India is now firmly within striking distance of the coveted 100-medal mark.
Key Performances of the Day
Star archer Sheetal Devi was the standout performer, claiming two gold medals — one in the compound mixed team event alongside Toman Kumar, and another in the women's individual compound category. Debutant Swati Chaudhary made history by winning India's first-ever medal in the Women's W1 Individual event at the Asian Para Games, securing a silver after losing the final to China's Mengkan Cen 4–6.
Podium Sweep in High Jump
Para-athletics delivered one of the day's most celebrated moments as India completed a podium clean sweep in the Men's High Jump T42/T63, replicating a similar feat from the 2022 Asian Para Games. Shailesh Kumar claimed gold with a Games record-breaking jump of 1.89m; Varun Singh Bhati took silver at 1.84m; and Rahul secured bronze at 1.81m. It was a moment that underscored the depth India now possesses in field events.
Athletics and Field Events Shine
Suvarna Raj won gold in the Women's Discus Throw F54 with a throw of 15.66m, while Tejalben Damor earned silver in the Women's 400m T12, completing the Games with one silver and one bronze. India also registered a 1-2 finish in the Women's 400m T47: Anjanaben Bumbadiya took gold in 59.97 seconds and Jayanti Behera claimed silver in 1:00.65. In the Men's 400m T47, Dilip Mahadu Gavit added another gold to India's haul.
Para Swimming Adds to the Haul
In the pool, Kapil Kumar claimed silver in the Men's 400m Freestyle S10 with a time of 4:38.44. Swatik Patil won bronze in the Men's 100m Breaststroke SB9 clocking 1:13.77, while Tejas Nandkumar also took bronze in the Men's 100m Backstroke S7 in 1:18.58.
What the Coach Said
Satyanarayan, Head Coach of Team India, expressed pride in the contingent's progress. 'Reaching 88 medals is a proud moment for the entire Indian contingent and reflects the determination, discipline and relentless efforts of our athletes. Their performances across disciplines, including record-breaking achievements and historic milestones, demonstrate the growing strength of Indian para-sports,' he said. He added: 'With the momentum we have built, we aim to cross the 100-medal mark and conclude the Games on an even stronger note.'
India's performance at the 2026 Asian Para Games signals a maturing para-sports ecosystem, with multiple disciplines now contributing across the medal table rather than a handful of traditional events. The coming days will be critical as the contingent chases a new milestone.
Point of View
With a podium sweep that mirrors the 2022 Games, points to structural depth rather than individual brilliance. What is notable is the breadth: archery, athletics, and swimming are all contributing, which was not the case even a cycle ago. The question now is whether this momentum translates into sustained institutional investment post-Games, or whether para-athletes return to the familiar cycle of pre-Games visibility and post-Games neglect. A 100-medal target is achievable, but the harder milestone is ensuring the infrastructure that produced these results endures.
NationPress
22 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is India's medal tally at the Asian Para Games 2026 after Day 4?
India's tally stands at 88 medals after Day 4 — comprising 21 gold, 26 silver, and 41 bronze. The contingent holds fourth place in the overall standings and is targeting 100 medals before the Games conclude.
Who was India's standout performer on Day 4 in Nagoya?
Archer Sheetal Devi was the standout performer, winning two gold medals — one in the compound mixed team event with Toman Kumar, and another in the women's individual compound category.
What historic achievement did Swati Chaudhary make at the Asian Para Games?
Debutant Swati Chaudhary became the first Indian athlete to win a medal in the Women's W1 Individual archery event at the Asian Para Games. She claimed a silver, narrowly losing the final to China's Mengkan Cen 4–6.
Which Indian athlete set a Games record in Nagoya on Day 4?
Shailesh Kumar set a new Games record in the Men's High Jump T42/T63, clearing 1.89m to win gold. India swept all three medals in the event, with Varun Singh Bhati (silver, 1.84m) and Rahul (bronze, 1.81m) completing the sweep.
What did India's head coach say about the 100-medal target?
Head Coach Satyanarayan said reaching 88 medals was 'a proud moment' reflecting the 'determination, discipline and relentless efforts' of the athletes. He confirmed the team is aiming to cross the 100-medal mark before the Games end.
