Asian Para Games 2026: India’s medal tally rises to 35 as athletics leads gold rush

Experienced campaigners Nishad Kumar and Deepti Jeevanji impressed with strong performances, while newcomers also made their mark as India’s Asian Para Games campaign gathered pace on October 20.

New Delhi: Experienced athletes Nishad Kumar and Deepti Jeevanji delivered brilliant performances, while the new entrants also showed promise as India’s Asian Para Games campaign gained momentum on Tuesday, October 20. Athletics led the charge on Day 2 of the continental event, contributing all five of the country’s gold medals, with Nishad emerging as one of the standout performers.

After his T47 long jump gold on Monday, Nishad secured first place in the high jump, becoming only the third Indian to clinch gold in two events of a single Para Asiad. He also broke the Games record with his 2.04m jump. India are currently placed sixth on the tally with 35 medals, including nine gold, 11 silver and 15 bronze.

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