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India Captures 11 Medals on Opening Day of Asian Para Games 2026
- •India made a stellar start at the 5th Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, clinching 11 medals on Day 1 to place fourth in the overall standings.
- •The medal haul includes four gold, five silver, and two bronze medals across various disciplines such as shooting, athletics, archery, and judo.
- •Mona Agarwal won gold in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 with a record score, while Avani Lekhara secured silver, earning both athletes quota places for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
- •Nishad Kumar claimed gold in the men's T47 long jump, and Rinku Hooda led a one-two finish with Ajeet Singh in the men's javelin throw F46.
- •Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar set a new world record in the mixed team compound ranking round with 1,402 points.
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India had a stellar opening day at the 5th Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, clinching a total of 11 medals including four gold, five silver, and two bronze. This impressive start placed the country fourth in the overall medal standings behind China, Japan, and Uzbekistan.
Mona Agarwal won the gold medal in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 (R2) event with a score of 250.0 points, which also set a new Asian Para Games record. Her compatriot Avani Lekhara secured the silver medal with 249.6 points to complete a memorable one-two finish for India and secure a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar established a new world record in the mixed team compound ranking round by combining for a score of 1,402 points. They surpassed the previous world record of 1,400 points, showcasing India's strength and growing dominance in the discipline.
