The Indian performance at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games continues on October 23 when Indian athletes compete in medal events in para athletics, para badminton, para archery, para swimming, shooting, and several other disciplines. As of today, India has won 88 medals since October 22 and is hoping to bring home 100 medals for the second Asian Para Games in a row.
October 22 saw great performances from Indian athletes with 26 medals, seven of which are gold. Among the successful Indian athletes is Sheetal Devi who took home two gold medals in archery.
On Friday, there will be more chances for India to win medals at the Asian Para Games before the end of the competition on October 24.
Asian Para Games 2026: Medals for India
India ended Thursday, October 22, with a total of 88 medals – 21 gold, 26 silver, and 41 bronze as per reports from the tournament. India stood at fourth position in the medal tally by the end of that day.
Medal Count as of October 22
Gold 21
Silver 26
Bronze 41
Total 88
The count of medals of India is likely to vary as the finals are played out on Friday. The report from October 23 revealed that India has reached the landmark of 100 medals but the count can be verified later from the official results website.
For the latest event-by-event results, visit the official Aichi-Nagoya 2026 results platform.
October 23 highlights: Indian athletes to watch
Para-badminton: Nitesh Kumar and Naveen Sivakumar win gold
Indian para-badminton players delivered strong results at the Games. Nitesh Kumar and Naveen Sivakumar won gold medals in their respective men’s singles categories, while Thulasimathi Murugesan and Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan took silver in the women’s finals.
The results add to India’s medal haul and underline the contribution of para-badminton to the country’s campaign.
Para-archery: India contests more finals
Para-archery is another important medal opportunity on Friday. The schedule includes the women’s and men’s recurve doubles finals, followed by the mixed-team event. India is scheduled to face China in the women’s recurve doubles gold-medal match and in the men’s recurve doubles final.
The mixed-team competition also features India against China in the semi-final stage. The final medal positions depend on the results of those matches.
Para-athletics: More finals on the programme
Para-athletics remains one of India’s biggest medal-producing sports at the Games. Friday’s programme includes morning and afternoon sessions at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, with events continuing into the evening.
India will be looking to add to its strong performances from earlier days, when athletes won multiple gold medals and achieved notable results in jumping, throwing and track events.
What happened on October 22?
Thursday was one of India’s strongest days at the 2026 Asian Para Games.
India collected 26 medals, including seven golds, taking its overall tally to 88. Sheetal Devi won two gold medals in archery, while the para-athletics team contributed heavily to the total.
India also recorded a podium sweep in the men’s high jump T63 event, with Shailesh Kumar leading the way with a Games-record performance of 1.89 metres.
Those results lifted India back to fourth place in the medal standings after it had slipped in the rankings earlier in the competition.
Asian Para Games 2026: India’s schedule for October 23
Friday’s schedule includes events across multiple sports. The following timings are in Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Indian Standard Time (IST).
| Sport | Scheduled events | Venue / notes |
|---|---|---|
| Para-archery | Recurve doubles finals and mixed-team matches | Okazaki |
| Para-athletics | Track and field sessions | Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium |
| Para-badminton | Finals and medal matches | Ichinomiya |
| Para-swimming | Morning and evening sessions | Nagoya City General Gymnasium |
| Shooting para sport | Multiple finals | Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery |
| Para-table tennis | Finals and medal events | Toyota |
| Para-powerlifting | Competition sessions | Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center |
The schedule is based on the published October 23 event programme. Individual event timings and results should be confirmed through the official results platform, as schedules can change.
Where to check Asian Para Games live scores and results
Readers following India’s campaign can use these sources for updates:
- Official results: Aichi-Nagoya 2026 results platform
- Official Games website: Asian Para Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
- Live news coverage: ESPN India’s Asian Para Games live updates
The official results platform is the best place to verify individual event outcomes and medal standings. ESPN’s live page provides news coverage, commentary and updates, although its page may require JavaScript to load fully.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- India began October 23 after finishing the previous day with 88 medals: 21 gold, 26 silver and 41 bronze.
- Nitesh Kumar and Naveen Sivakumar won gold in para-badminton; Thulasimathi Murugesan and Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan won silver.
- India has further medal opportunities in para-archery, para-athletics, para-swimming and other sports.
- The Games run from October 18 to October 24 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Aichi Nagoya 2026
- Check the official results platform for the latest confirmed scores and medal counts.
FAQ
How many medals did India have at the Asian Para Games 2026?
India finished October 22 with 88 medals: 21 gold, 26 silver and 41 bronze. Reports published on October 23 indicate that India subsequently crossed the 100-medal mark; consult the official results platform for the latest breakdown.
Who won gold for India in para-badminton?
Nitesh Kumar and Naveen Sivakumar won gold medals in their respective men’s singles categories, according to reporting published on October 23.
When do the Asian Para Games 2026 end?
The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games are scheduled to run from October 18 to October 24, 2026.
Where can I check India’s live medal tally?
Use the official Aichi-Nagoya 2026 results platform for event results and medal standings.
CONCLUSION
India’s campaign at the Asian Para Games 2026 has featured strong performances in para-athletics, archery and para-badminton. After reaching 88 medals on October 22, the Indian team entered Friday with more finals and medal opportunities ahead.
The medal table will continue to change as results come in. For accurate, event-by-event updates, readers should refer to the official results platform alongside live reporting from ESPN India.
