Asian Para Games 2026: India finishes fourth with historic 114 medals in Nagoya
A streamlined contingent of 168 Indian para-athletes delivered 30 gold medals, surpassing the nation's previous record haul.
Historic performance in Nagoya
India wrapped up its campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games on Saturday with a record-breaking haul of 114 medals, finishing fourth in the overall standings as the week-long competition concluded in Japan.
Double gold medallists Nishad Kumar and Mona Agarwal carried the national flag at the closing ceremony inside Nagoya's Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium. The final tally of 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze medals surpasses India's previous best of 108 medals set at the Hangzhou Games in 2023.
What makes the achievement particularly striking is the sheer efficiency of the squad. India fielded a focused contingent of 168 para-athletes in Nagoya, compared with 309 at the previous edition in Hangzhou, highlighting the dividends of structured institutional support and targeted athletic preparation.
How the top nations finished
China maintained its position at the top of the overall medal table, followed by host nation Japan and third-placed Uzbekistan.
| Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 207 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 435 |
| Japan | 64 | 60 | 62 | 186 |
| Uzbekistan | 45 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 145 |
| India | 30 | 35 | 49 | 114 |
Dominance across disciplines
Para athletics formed the backbone of the Indian campaign, accounting for 65 medals, including 22 gold, 19 silver and 24 bronze. Para badminton contributed 16 medals, comprising three gold, five silver and eight bronze.
Indian competitors also registered strong results across technical disciplines, claiming 11 medals in para swimming, seven in para table tennis, six in para archery and five in para shooting. The contingent added two medals each in para judo and para powerlifting.
President Droupadi Murmu commended the squad, stating that the unprecedented performance reflected the athletes' hard work, perseverance and self-belief, while serving as an inspiration for youth across the nation.
The fifth edition of the Asian Para Games brought together around 4,000 athletes and staff from 45 countries and regions, competing in 18 sports and setting more than 20 world records. Asian Paralympic Committee president Majid Rashed officially declared the Games closed, with the event next heading to Doha, Qatar, in 2030.
Key numbers
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| India medal total | 114 medals (30 gold, 35 silver, 49 bronze) | Asian Paralympic Committee / Event Organisers |
| India contingent size | 168 athletes | Indian Contingent Management |
| Para athletics medal share | 65 medals (22 gold, 19 silver, 24 bronze) | Asian Para Games 2026 Results |
In this story
| Name | Role in the story |
|---|---|
| India | Nation achieving record medal haul |
| Asian Para Games 2026 | The sports event held in Nagoya |
