Asian Para Games 2026: Ravi Rongali wins bronze in men's shot put F40 at Nagoya
Synopsis
India delivered one of its strongest para-athletics field-event days at Nagoya 2026 — sweeping all three medals in the men's shot put F46 with a Games Record from Paris Paralympics silver medallist Sachin Khilari, while Ravi Rongali threw a career-best 10.02m for bronze in F40, Ayush Verma won gold in F53, and Bhagyashri Jadhav secured a personal-best silver in the women's F34.
Key Takeaways
Ravi Rongali won bronze in men's shot put F40 at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games with a throw of 10.02m — his career best.
Sachin Khilari (Paris Paralympics silver medallist) set a Games Record of 15.79m to win gold in men's shot put F46 ; India swept all three medals in that event.
Ayush Verma won gold in men's shot put F53 with a best throw of 8.16m .
Bhagyashri Jadhav claimed silver in Women's Shot Put F34 with a personal best of 8.19m — her second consecutive Asian Para Games silver.
Iraq's Gharrah Tnaiash and China's Lijuan Zou won gold in F40 and women's F34 respectively, with Zou setting a Games record of 9.07m .
India's Ravi Rongali claimed the bronze medal in the men's shot put F40 event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Wednesday, 21 October, registering a best throw of 10.02 metres. The podium finish adds another continental medal to Rongali's growing para-athletics career.
How the Competition Unfolded
Rongali sealed his podium place with his second attempt, improving significantly on his opening throw of 9.21m. He recorded a foul on his third attempt before posting 9.95m in his fourth and 9.63m in his fifth. His sixth and final attempt also ended in a foul, but the 10.02m effort had already done enough.
Iraq's Gharrah Tnaiash clinched gold with a dominant throw of 10.78m, while Malaysia's Gan-Erdene Gansukh took silver with a personal best of 10.30m.
Rongali's Para Games Record
This bronze represents a shift from Rongali's silver at the 2023 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, where he threw a personal best of 9.92m — finishing behind the same opponent, Tnaiash, who won gold that year with 10.80m. Notably, Rongali's Nagoya throw of 10.02m surpasses his 2023 personal best, though the stronger field this year pushed him to bronze.
India's Other Shot Put Medals on the Day
Ayush Verma earlier won gold in the men's shot put F53 with a best throw of 8.16m, ahead of Iran's Alireza Hemami (silver, 8.09m) and Kazakhstan's Makhambet Serikkaliyev (bronze, 6.81m).
India produced its most commanding display in the men's shot put F46 event, sweeping all three medals. Paris Paralympics silver medallist Sachin Khilari won gold with a Games Record throw of 15.79m, while Mohd Yasser claimed silver with a season-best effort of 15.06m. Praveen completed the clean sweep with a bronze-winning throw of 13.83m.
Bhagyashri Jadhav Claims Silver in Women's F34
Bhagyashri Jadhav added to India's medal haul by clinching silver in the Women's Shot Put F34 event, recording a personal best of 8.19m on her third attempt — bettering her own second-attempt effort of 8.14m. It is her second consecutive silver at the Asian Para Games, underscoring her consistency at the continental level.
China's Lijuan Zou won gold with a Games-record 9.07m, while compatriot Caiyun Zuo took bronze with 7.56m.
India's Growing Medal Momentum at Nagoya
Wednesday's results reflect India's deepening para-athletics bench strength in field events. The F46 clean sweep and multiple personal bests signal that Indian para-athletes are arriving at continental competitions better prepared than previous cycles. All eyes will now be on whether this momentum carries through to the remaining days of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.
Point of View
A Games Record from Sachin Khilari, and personal bests from both Rongali and Bhagyashri Jadhav suggest that Indian para-athletics has moved beyond individual peaks into consistent competitive depth. The contrast with Hangzhou 2023, where Rongali threw a personal best yet lost a classification spot in the medal standings, shows how quickly the continental field has evolved. India's challenge now is converting this momentum into a coherent pipeline for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics — a stage that demands not just podium finishes but world-class throws against non-Asian competition.
NationPress
21 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ravi Rongali and what medal did he win at the 2026 Asian Para Games?
Ravi Rongali is an Indian para-athlete competing in the shot put F40 category. He won the bronze medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games with a best throw of 10.02m, bettering his 2023 personal best of 9.92m.
Who won gold in the men's shot put F40 at Nagoya 2026?
Iraq's Gharrah Tnaiash claimed gold in the men's shot put F40 with a throw of 10.78m. Malaysia's Gan-Erdene Gansukh took silver with a personal best of 10.30m.
Did India win a clean sweep in any event at Aichi-Nagoya 2026?
Yes, India swept all three medals in the men's shot put F46. Sachin Khilari won gold with a Games Record of 15.79m, Mohd Yasser took silver with 15.06m, and Praveen claimed bronze with 13.83m.
What did Bhagyashri Jadhav achieve at the 2026 Asian Para Games?
Bhagyashri Jadhav won silver in the Women's Shot Put F34 with a personal best throw of 8.19m — her second consecutive silver at the Asian Para Games. China's Lijuan Zou won gold with a Games-record 9.07m.
How does Ravi Rongali's 2026 result compare to his 2023 Asian Para Games performance?
At the 2023 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, Rongali won silver with a personal best of 9.92m. His Nagoya throw of 10.02m surpasses that mark, but a stronger field pushed him to bronze this time.
