The Times of India

Why India slipped in Asian Games standings despite 24 medals as China extend lead

India achieved 24 medals, achieving five golds on Day 2 of the Asian Para Games 2026. Nishad Kumar and Deepthi Jeevanji led the country with outstanding athletic performances, contributing significantly to the medal tally. Despite this notable success, India's ranking dropped from fourth to sixth due to the gold medal count. China continued to lead the standings with a significant gap over competing nations.