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India Targets 100 Medals at Asian Para Games as Coach Satyanarayana Expresses Confidence
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News18•18-10-2026, 15:30
India Targets 100 Medals at Asian Para Games as Coach Satyanarayana Expresses Confidence
- •India is aiming for the 100-medal mark at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, backed by strong preparation and determination.
- •The country has fielded a 168-member athlete contingent for the fifth edition of the Games running from October 18 to 24.
- •Para athletics head coach Satyanarayana expects a strong start, targeting multiple medals including gold on the opening days.
- •Star athletes like Nishad Kumar, Sumit Antil, Pramod Bhagat, Avani Lekhara, and Sheetal Devi are part of the prominent Indian squad.
- •Satyanarayana praised the facilities and arrangements in Nagoya, noting they have provided a positive and motivating environment for the team.
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India is targeting the 100-medal mark at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, with para athletics head coach Satyanarayana expressing strong confidence in the contingent.
India has fielded a 168-member athlete contingent for the fifth edition of the Games in Nagoya, which is significantly smaller than the contingent of over 300 athletes at the 2023 edition.
The Indian contingent features several prominent names, including javelin thrower Sumit Antil, para-badminton champion Pramod Bhagat, para-shooter Avani Lekhara, para-archer Sheetal Devi, and sprinter Simran Sharma.
