The Indian Awaaz

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Indian para-athletes for their medal-winning performances on Day 2 of the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, praising their determination, perseverance and sporting excellence. In a series of posts on X by the Prime Ministers Office (PMO), PM Modi celebrated achievements across para-athletics, para-table tennis, shooting, powerlifting []

AMN/ WEB DESK India continued its strong performance at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, today, as Indias medal tally has risen to 30, including seven gold, ten silver and thirteen bronze. Indias Pranav Soorma won gold in the mens discus throw F51/52/53 event, scoring 932 points and also setting a new Asian record []

AMN/ WEB DESK In Asian Para Games, India has bagged 11 medals, including four gold, five silver and two bronze on day one of the tournament in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Nishad Kumar clinched the Indias first para-athletics gold, winning the mens long jump T47 event with a best effort of 7.11 meter. Soumya won gold in []

AMN/ WEB DESK Ekta Vishnoi has won three gold medals at the World Masters Classic and Equipped Powerlifting Championships in Nevada, USA. She claimed the top honours in the 57kg category with a combined lift of 362.5kg. She lifted 130 kg in squat, 72.5 kg in bench press and 160 kg in deadlift, finishing ahead []

AMN/ WEB DESK The Asian Para Games 2026 began today in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with India aiming to build on its record medal haul at the previous edition. The fifth edition of the continental sporting event will run until October 24, featuring competitions across 18 sports. The opening ceremony was held at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in []