India now has 88 medals in its kitty, including 21 gold, 26 silver and 41 bronze, while the biggest contributor remained para-athletics with 52 medals (18 gold, 16 silver and 18 bronze)
Shailesh Kumar sets Asian Para Games record as India sweep men's high jump T63 medals
India secured all three medals in the mens high jump T63 final at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Thursday, October 22, with Shailesh Kumar leading the podium sweep alongside Varun Bhati and Rahul Saroha...
Asian Para Games: Solairaj Leaps to Asian Record Gold
Indian para-athlete Dharmaraj Solairaj successfully defended his gold medal in the men's T44/T62/T64 long jump combined event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. He set a new Asian record with a jump of 7.15m.
India's Para Athletes Dominate Asian Games With Stellar Performance
India's medal tally at the Asian Para Games reached 88, with armless archer Sheetal Devi securing two gold medals. The para-athletics contingent was the largest contributor, while medals also came from swimming, badminton, and table tennis, showcasing a strong performance across multiple disciplines.
Indian Shuttlers Out Of French Open
Indian shuttlers Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma were eliminated from the French Open badminton tournament on Thursday, with Sharma losing to world No. 1 An Se Young and Shetty forfeiting due to injury. PV Sindhu and Ashmita Chaliha are yet to play their second-round matches later in the day.
Why PETA Wants Crystal Palace to Ground Their Eagle Mascot
PETA has urged Crystal Palace to retire bald eagle mascot Phoenix, citing animal welfare concerns, stadium-related stress and safety risks, while calling for an end to live animal mascots.
Asian Para Games: Kapil Kumar wins silver in men's 400m freestyle S10 event
Indian swimmer Kapil Kumar clinched a silver medal in the men's 400m freestyle S10 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya.
Shannon Tan Eyes Historic Title Defence At India Open
Defending champion Shannon Tan expresses cautious optimism about retaining her title at the Hero Women's India Open Golf Championship in Gurgaon. Despite no woman golfer ever successfully defending the title at the challenging DLF Golf and Country Club, Tan believes her ball-striking game suits the course and she is focused on her process amidst strong competition.
National Car Racing Championship Starts This Weekend
The 29th season of the CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship is set to begin this weekend at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore. The event will feature 17 races across various categories, including LGB Formula 4, Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup, and Novice Cup, with participation from national, international, and women racers.
Bumbadia clocked 59.97sec to be the only runner in the four-athlete race with a sub one minute performance
India's Para Athletes Win Gold, Two Silvers At Asian Games
Indian para-athletes Anjanaben Bumbadiya and Tejalben Damor secured gold and silver medals respectively at the Asian Para Games on Thursday. Bumbadiya won gold in the women's 400m T47 event, while Damor added a silver in the women's 400m T12, her second medal of the Games.
Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi added another gold medal to her growing collection at the ParaAsian Games 2026 . She defeated Singapores Nur Alim Syahidah 142-139 in the womens compound final on Thursday as her victory strengthened Indias medal campaign, taking the countrys overall tally to 73, including 17 gold, 22 silver and 34 bronze medals.
Indian Para Swimmer Deported From Japan
Para-swimmer Mohammad Shams Aalam Shaikh was detained by Japanese police and deported to India following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female hotel employee during the Asian Para Games 2026 in Nagoya.
Para Games: Bhavina, Subham Win Bronze
India's Bhavina Patel and Subham Wadhwa secured a bronze medal in the mixed doubles XD7 table tennis event at the Asian Para Games after losing their semifinal match on Thursday. Another Indian pair, Dattaprasad Chougule and Savita, exited in the XD17 quarterfinals.
Sheetal-Toman Win Archery Compound Gold At Asian Para Games
India's Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar secured the compound mixed team gold medal at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Thursday.
Anahat Singh Stuns 8-Time World Champion El Sherbini At Silicon Valley Open
Indian squash sensation Anahat Singh, 18, achieved a career-defining victory by defeating eight-time World champion and top seed Nour El Sherbini in straight games at the Silicon Valley Open.
Captain Fernandes questions United's tactics after Como drubbing
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes criticised his team's mentality, stating they adopted a 'mood of defeat' after conceding an early goal in their 4-1 Champions League loss to Como, a result that intensifies pressure on manager Michael Carrick.
Manchester Uniteds horrible form just refuses to stop as the three-time Champions League winners lost their group stage clash against Italys Como. The two sides took on each other on October 22nd, and while many expected a close game, Como completely dismantled United, registering a 4-1 victory in the clash.
Swati Chaudhary Scripts History With Silver In W1 Archery At Asian Para Games
Swati Chaudhary secured India's first-ever medal in the W1 category of archery at the Asian Para Games, winning a silver after a hard-fought final against China's Cen Mengkan.
Suvarna Raj Wins Women's F54 Discus Gold At Asian Para Games
Indian para-athlete Suvarna Raj won the gold medal in the women's F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, achieving a best effort of 15.66m.
The 2026-27 season of I-League 3, India's fourth-tier men's football league, is set to begin with 19 clubs competing. The group stage will be held across four venues: Imphal, Rudrapur, Shillong, and Mapusa, with matches streamed live. The top two teams from the play-offs will gain promotion to I-League 2 for the 2027-28 season.
Suvarna Raj brings home gold for India at the Para Asian Games 2026 in women's discus throw
In a major development, Indias Suvarna Raj won the gold medal for the country at the 2026 Para Asian Games. She brought home the gold in the womens discus throw F54 event. She registered a best effort of 15.66 metres in the event, securing the first gold medal of the day for India among many other wins
Asian Para Games: Thulasimathi-Nitesh Enter SL3-SU5 Badminton Mixed Doubles Final
Thulasimathi Murugesan and Nitesh Kumar secured a spot in the mixed doubles SL3-SU5 final at the Asian Para Games after defeating China's Li Mingpan and Xiao Zuxian.
Rice saves Arsenal; Real Madrid hit four, Man Utd trounced
Declan Rice scored a late equaliser for Arsenal in a 2-2 Champions League draw against Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Elsewhere, Real Madrid secured a dominant 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig, largely due to Thibaut Courtois's saves. Manchester United suffered a bruising 4-1 defeat to Como, with Nico Paz starring for the Italian side. Other European matches saw Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Aston Villa, Real Betis, and LASK secure wins.
The Genesis Championship: high stakes and final chances in South Korea
Eugenio Chacarra set to be pushed hard by Ryan Fox and Sungjae Im in the final DP World Tour event of the season at Woo Jeong Hills Country The post The Genesis Championship: high stakes and final chances in South Korea appeared first on Golf365 .
Indians Progress At Mumbai Open
Indian tennis players, including top seed Dhakshineswar Suresh, Arnav Paparkar, and Sidharth Rawat, advanced to the second round of the men's singles at the Mumbai Open ITF M25 event on Wednesday. Dhakshineswar also progressed in doubles with Manish Sureshkumar.
Bhandarkar makes big move to lead PGTI qualifying school
India's Aditya Bhandarkar has taken a two-shot lead after the second round of the PGTI Qualifying School in Ahmedabad. Bhandarkar, who was tied sixth overnight, shot a three-under 69 to reach a total of four-under 140. Md Siddikur Rahman, Joysurjo Dey, and Vedant Sirohi are tied for second. The halfway cut was made at 12-over 156, with 80 players advancing.
Sindhu holds nerve in 64-minute French Open thriller
India's double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu narrowly defeated Thailand's Supanida Katethong in a gruelling three-game match at the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament. Sindhu won 21-14, 8-21, 23-21 after a tough battle lasting over an hour. In another women's singles match, Unnati Hooda exited the tournament.
Prachi Tokas assures India of first medal at U-19 worlds
Prachi Tokas has secured India's first medal at the U-19 World Boxing Championships in Budva, Montenegro, by reaching the semifinals in the women's 80kg-plus category.
How a rule violation upgraded Sharath's bronze to silver
Indian para athlete Sharath Makanahalli's bronze medal in the men's 1500m T12 event at the Asian Para Games was upgraded to silver. This upgrade occurred after Uzbekistan's Fakhriddin Khamraev, the original gold medallist, was disqualified for violating Rule TR 18.1 (b) by obstructing a competitor. Jordan's Nabeel Maqableh was subsequently awarded the gold.
Alphia, Pallavi's historic Asian Para bronze wins CM's praise
Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan congratulated Alphia James and Pallavi Kaluvehalli for securing India's first-ever bronze medal in wheelchair badminton at the 2026 Asian Para Games. The CM praised their resilience and determination, while James shared her personal journey and hopes for government support.
Shooters Camp For World Championship
Indian shooters, including Asian Games gold medallists Neeru Dhanda and Suruchi Singh, are attending a preparatory camp in New Delhi for the upcoming ISSF World Championship in Doha. This championship is crucial as it marks the beginning of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics qualification cycle.
Haryana Crowned Champions At Senior Men's Hockey Nationals
Hockey Haryana secured the 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship title by defeating Hockey Madhya Pradesh 2-1 in a hard-fought Division 'A' final. Uttar Pradesh Hockey claimed the third spot by beating Hockey Punjab.
Chennai Open Wild Cards For Adkar, Yamalapalli, Revathy
India's top singles player Vaishnavi Adkar, Sahaja Yamalapalli, and Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathy have been granted wild cards for the WTA Chennai Open. American Katherine Hui also received a wild card. Tamil Nadu Tennis Association president Vijay Amritraj expressed optimism about the Indian players' performance at the home event.
Sangram set for London MMA showdown in December
Former Indian wrestler Sangram Singh is set to compete against Malta's Wallochon in an MMA bout at the FightStar Championship 39 in London on December 19. Singh, who made his MMA debut in 2024, has a strong record with previous wins and is also a two-time Commonwealth Heavyweight Wrestling Champion.
Women's Indian Open: Indian Golfers Face Strong International Field
Asian Games champion Pranavi Urs aims to become the first home player in a decade to win the Women's Indian Open in Gurugram, facing strong competition from defending champion Shannon Tan (winner in 2025) and a host of international and Indian golfers, including past champions Liz Young (2024) and Pornanong Phatlum.
Sharath claims 1500m bronze in Asian Para Games
India's Sharath Makanahalli secured a bronze medal in the men's 1500m T12 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Wednesday, achieving a season's best time. This marks his second medal at the Games, following a silver in the previous edition.
Karamjyoti's personal best earns her Para Games bronze
Indian Paralympian Karamjyoti Dalal won a bronze medal in the women's discus F55 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Wednesday, achieving a personal best throw of 21.60 metres. This marks a significant achievement for the athlete who transitioned to para sports after an accident in 2008.
Haney Claims Discus Bronze At Asian Para Games
India's Haney won a bronze medal in the men's discus throw F37 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, achieving a personal best of 57.04 metres in his final attempt. Uzbekistan's Marufkhujaev Kudratillokhon took gold, and Pakistan's Haider Ali secured silver.
Para Athletes Propel India To Fifth With 18 Medals
India's track and field contingent delivered a stellar performance at the Games, securing 18 medals, including five gold, and propelling the nation to fifth in the overall standings. Sprinter Simran, high-jumper Praveen Kumar, and shot-putter Sachin Khilari notably set new Games records in their respective events, highlighting India's growing prowess in para-sports.
Para Games: India Bags Silver In Men's Doubles Badminton
India's Krishna Nagar and Sivarajan Solaimalai secured a silver medal in the Men's Doubles SH6 badminton event at the Asian Para Games. This achievement comes as India also assured three more medals in the men's singles SL4 category, with Suhas LY, Naveen Sivakumar, and Abhijeet Sakhuja advancing to the semifinals.
Simran Sprints To Golden Double At Asian Para Games
Indian sprinter Simran has won her second gold medal at the Asian Para Games, triumphing in the women's 100m T12 event with a new Games record of 12.02 seconds on Wednesday. This follows her 200m gold on Tuesday, also achieved with a Games record. Simran, a 26-year-old Paralympics bronze medallist, is making a strong comeback with her new guide.
Sukhchain Wins Bronze At Para Games
Indian javelin thrower Sukhchain secured a bronze medal in the men's F55 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. His throw of 29.94m placed him behind China's Zhou Feifei, who set a new world record, and Iran's Zaker Zafar.
Para Swimmers Bring Home Silver And Bronze From Asian Games
Indian para swimmers Ravi Budigina, Himanshu Nandal, and Rohit Kumar have secured multiple medals at the Asian Para Games. Budigina won a silver in the men's 100m backstroke S13, his second silver of the current edition. Nandal clinched his second bronze in the men's 100m breaststroke S11, while Rohit Kumar added another bronze in the men's 100m breaststroke SB4 event.
India's Double Podium Finish At Asian Para Games
India's Dilip Gavit secured a gold medal in the men's 100m T47 event at the Asian Para Games, with compatriot Mohammed Morssinganakath winning silver. Gavit finished in 10.69 seconds, just ahead of Morssinganakath's 10.72 seconds, marking a strong performance for India.
Indian Para-Athletes Continue Medal Haul At Asian Para Games
Indian para-athletes secured 10 more medals, including three gold, on the third day of the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. Ayush Verma, Praveen Kumar, and Sachin Khilari won gold in their respective events, contributing to India's growing medal tally. The team had already won 14 medals on Tuesday, bringing the total to 20.
EWC 2027 Qualifier Programme Unveiled
The Esports World Cup (EWC) has announced its 2027 EWC Qualifier Programme, a new initiative within the Road to EWC. This programme allows tournament organisers and local communities globally to host official qualifying competitions, aiming to engage 1.8 million players through over 400 events. It features two routes: EWC Direct Qualifiers for established tournaments and EWC Satellite Last Chance Qualifiers (SLCQs) for grassroots participation.
Powerlifter Kasthuri Rajamani Wins Silver In Asian Para Games
Indian powerlifter Kasthuri Rajamani secured a silver medal in the women's 67kg category at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya.
Anahat Singh Enters Second Round Of Silicon Valley Open
Indian squash player Anahat Singh has advanced to the second round of the Silicon Valley Open squash championship in Redwood City, USA, after defeating Egypt's Nour Aboulmakarim.
Barcelona take heart despite third straight defeat to PSG
Barcelona's 4-2 defeat to Paris St Germain in the Champions League, despite a perfect record this season, highlighted that Hansi Flick's side are not yet among Europe's elite, though they showed signs of closing the gap.
Para Games: India Assures Three Badminton Medals
India has secured three medals in the men's singles SL4 badminton competition at the Asian Para Games, with defending champion Suhas LY, Naveen Sivakumar, and Abhijeet Sakhuja advancing to the semifinals. Suhas LY will face Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan, while the other semifinal will be an all-Indian clash between Naveen and Abhijeet.
Liverpool's 18-Year-Old Ngumoha Steals The Show!
Eighteen-year-old Rio Ngumoha delivered a standout performance in the Champions League, providing two crucial assists to help Liverpool secure a dramatic 4-3 comeback victory against Villarreal, becoming the club's youngest player to register an assist in the competition.
Sachin Khilari Leads India's Historic Shot Put Clean Sweep At Asian Para Games
Sachin Sarjerao Khilari secured a gold medal with a new Games record in the men's shot put F46 event at the Asian Para Games.
Asian Para Games: Ayush Verma Wins Gold In Shot Put F53
Indian athlete Ayush Verma clinched a gold medal in the men's shot put F53 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Wednesday, marking his second medal at the competition.
Asian Para Games: Praveen Kumar Wins High Jump Gold; Banti Bags Silver
India's Praveen Kumar secured a gold medal in the men's high jump T44/64 event at the Asian Para Games, setting a new Games record.
PSG crush Barca in 6-goal thriller; Liverpool, Man City win
Paris St Germain defeated Barcelona 4-2 in a Champions League clash on Tuesday, ending Barcelona's perfect season record. Liverpool also secured a 4-3 comeback win against Villarreal, while Manchester City thrashed AEK Athens 5-1.
Madhav Named Scotland Kabaddi Coach For Commonwealth Championship
Indian-origin coach Tej Narayan Prasad Madhav has been appointed as the head coach for Scotland's kabaddi team for the upcoming Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship, bringing extensive experience from various national and international roles.
Pranavi Urs Confident For Indian Open
Asian Games gold medallist Pranavi Urs is set to compete in the Hero Women's Indian Open starting October 22 in Gurugram. Fresh off her success in Aichi-Nagoya, Urs is confident and aims to leverage her home turf advantage at the DLF Golf and Country Club, even expressing a desire to challenge defending champion Shannon Tan.
Indian Shuttlers Mixed Fortunes At French Open
Indian shuttlers Asmita Chaliha and Tanvi Sharma secured victories in their women's singles matches at the French Open badminton tournament on Tuesday, advancing to the next rounds. However, the women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand faced defeat in the round of 32 and exited the competition.
Basketball: Dominant Denso Iris hurtles past Indian Railways
Aman Dev, Mausam Suhag Advance In World U-19 Boxing
Indian boxers Aman Dev and Mausam Suhag have shown strong performances at the World Boxing U-19 Championships in Budva, Montenegro. Aman Dev qualified for the quarterfinals in the men's 50kg category, while Mausam Suhag advanced to the Round of 16 in the men's 65kg category. Another Indian boxer, Shivam, was eliminated.
Soorma's Discus Gold Leads India's Para Games Success
India's Pranav Soorma secured a gold medal in the discus throw at the Asian Para Games, setting a new Asian record in his debut major competition for the event. Compatriot Ram Ratan Singh won silver, ensuring a 1-2 finish for India in the combined F51/52/53 event. Soorma, who previously won gold in club throw, highlighted the technical challenges of adapting to discus throw and the extensive practice involved.
Para Athletes Bring Home 14 Medals From Asian Para Games
Indian para track and field athletes delivered a stellar performance at the Asian Para Games, securing 14 medals, including five gold, on Tuesday. Nishad Kumar became the third Indian to win two gold medals in a single edition, triumphing in high jump T47 after his long jump win. Deepthi Jeevanji, Simran, Pranav Soorma, and Devender Kumar also clinched gold medals, contributing to India's impressive tally of 20 medals in para athletics.
TN CM Lauds Para Athletes With Cash Incentives
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a cash incentive of Rs 30 lakh each for Jehan Dorab Madan and Baby Sahana Ravi, who won bronze medals in table tennis at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Chief Minister lauded their achievements, highlighting their role as an inspiration for young para-athletes.
'He Let the Team Down...': Cristiano Ronaldo Under Fire!
Erik ten Hag blamed Cristiano Ronaldo's poor fitness and preparation for his Manchester United struggles, saying the superstar let the team down before their acrimonious split in November 2022.
India's Para Games Triumph: Golds Galore
India's Asian Para Games campaign saw a remarkable performance, particularly in athletics, securing five gold medals on Tuesday. Nishad Kumar and Deepthi Jeevanji were standout performers, both setting new Games records and clinching multiple golds. The nation's overall medal tally reached 35 by the end of day two, with significant contributions from shooting, powerlifting, swimming, table tennis, archery, and badminton, promising further success.
Prokofiev, Gachchhatu, Perception, Ravishing Queen, Moon Star and Echoes Of Time catch the eye
Pranav Soorma breaks Asian record to win gold in discuss throw at Para Asian Games
India added more medals at the Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Tuesday, with Pranav Soorma and Ram Ratan Singh securing the top two positions in the mens discus throw F51/F52/F53 event. Soorma won gold with an Asian-record effort of 11.66 metres, while Ram Ratan claimed silver after throwing 10.35 metres.
Indian Para Athlete Nishad Kumar Secures Double Gold
Indian para-athlete Nishad Kumar secured his second gold medal at the Asian Para Games, winning the men's high jump T47 event with a new Games record. This follows his long jump T47 gold on Monday, making him the third Indian to achieve two golds in a single edition.
Mohammed Shami Breaks Silence on India Return, Sends Message Ahead of 2027 World Cup
Mohammed Shami still has hopes of returning to the Indian cricket team despite not being a part of the set-up and not having a central contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The pacer says he wants
Swiatek Out of WTA Finals Due to Injury
Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Ningbo Open in China due to a thigh injury, effectively ending her chances of qualifying for the season-ending WTA Finals.
UEFA seeks answers from FIFA President on FFE, Peace Prize
UEFA has formally requested answers from FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding his presidency, specifically questioning the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) project and the FIFA Peace Prize, with a deadline of November 2.
Social Butterfly and Shambala impress
India's Para Athletes Excel In Discus Throw
India's Pranav Soorma secured a gold medal with an Asian record in the men's discus throw combined F51/52/53 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Tuesday. Compatriot Ram Ratan Singh also earned a silver medal in the same event. The placings were determined using the Raza Point System, which accounts for different classifications among athletes.
Simran, Tejalben Medal Haul At Asian Para Games
Indian sprinter Simran secured a gold medal and set a new Games record in the women's 200m T12 event at the Asian Para Games on Tuesday. Her compatriot Tejalben Damor also won a bronze in the same competition. Simran, a Paris Paralympics bronze medallist, overcame dietary challenges to achieve her win, while debutant Tejalben expressed determination for her upcoming 400m race.
Swimmer Nandal Takes Bronze At Asian Para Games
Indian swimmer Himanshu Nandal won a bronze medal in the men's 400m freestyle S11 event at the Asian Para Games on Tuesday. Nandal, who is visually impaired, clocked 5 minutes and 10.91 seconds. Another Indian swimmer, Ravi Karthik Budigina, finished fifth in the men's 400m freestyle S13, having previously won a silver on Monday.
Sports Stars Extend Dussehra Greetings To Fans
Indian sports personalities, including Sachin Tendulkar, PV Sindhu, and Gautam Gambhir, took to social media to extend their heartfelt Dussehra wishes to fans, emphasising the festival's message of the triumph of good over evil.
Para Games: Shrishti Arora Bags Bronze
Shrishti Arora secured a bronze medal for India in the women's 10m air pistol SH1 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. This marks India's fourth shooting medal at the Games, following earlier successes by Manish Narwal, Mona Agarwal, and Avani Lekhara.
Fans Get Free Entry To Asian Champions Trophy Matches
Hockey India has announced free entry for fans to all matches of the men's Asian Champions Trophy, scheduled from October 27 to November 5 in Jalandhar and Mohali. This initiative aims to attract more spectators and promote the sport.
Para Archery: Sheetal Devi, Swati Chaudhary Reach Finals
Defending champion Sheetal Devi and debutant Swati Chaudhary have secured at least two medals for India at the Asian Para Games by reaching the finals of their respective para archery events on Tuesday. Sheetal Devi will compete in the women's compound final, while Swati Chaudhary will vie for gold in the women's W1 final. India's mixed teams also advanced to the semifinals.
Ashok Clinches Silver At Asian Para Games
Indian powerlifter Ashok secured a silver medal in the men's 65kg category at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Tuesday. He lifted 192kg, finishing second to China's Zou Yi, who clinched gold.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been sanctioned by the Portuguese Football Federation with a 30-day suspension and a 255 fine following his departure from Portugals national team camp during the recent international break. The disciplinary decision follows a dispute involving the Portugal captain and coach Jorge Jesus over the forwards lack of playing time against Norway.
Tottenham end winless run, eye consistency after Coventry win
Tottenham Hotspur secured their first Premier League win in 148 days, beating Coventry City 3-1 at home, a result manager Roberto De Zerbi described as 'very happy' and a sign of playing 'much better than in other games'.
Narwal Clinches Silver, LA 2028 Paralympics Quota
Indian shooter Manish Narwal won a silver medal in the men's 10m air pistol SH1 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Tuesday, securing a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. This makes him the third Indian para shooter to qualify for LA 2028.
India Bags Two Medals In Asian Para Games Javelin
India's Pradeep Kumar secured a silver medal and Ayush Verma won a bronze in the men's javelin throw F53/54 event at the Asian Para Games on Tuesday. Pradeep achieved a personal best of 27.45m, while Ayush's bronze was aided by Raza points due to his higher disability classification. Iran's Erfan Bandori won gold.
Praveen Kumar Clinches Bronze In Shot Put F11
India's Praveen Kumar clinched a bronze medal in the men's shot put F11 event at the Asian Para Games with a personal-best throw of 13.86 metres. Iranian athletes Amirhossein Alipour and Mahdi Olad secured gold and silver respectively. The F11 category is for athletes with significant visual impairment.
Asian Para Games 2026: Deepthi Jeevanji takes womens 400m T20 gold
Deepthi Jeevanji clocked a Para Asian Games record time of 56.36 sec in Nagoya
Deepthi Jeevanji Clinches Gold At Asian Para Games
India's Deepthi Jeevanji won a gold medal in the women's 400m T20 event at the Asian Para Games, setting a new Games record. The Telangana athlete, a two-time Para World Championships medallist and Paralympic bronze winner, finished ahead of Japan's Niina Kanno and Akane Kato. The T20 classification is for athletes with intellectual impairments.
India Shines In Para-Badminton Mixed Doubles
Indian mixed doubles pairs, including Pramod Bhagat, Manisha Ramdass, Krishna Nagar, and Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan, have advanced to the semifinals of their respective events at the Asian Para Games. This achievement guarantees India at least two medals in para-badminton, with the players showcasing strong performances in the SH6 and SL3-SU5 categories.
