Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to interact with India’s Asian Para Games 2026 contingent at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi. The meeting will take place at around 4:30 pm, with the Prime Minister also addressing the gathering.
The interaction follows India’s best-ever performance at the continental sporting event held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. A total of 97 Indian para-athletes won 114 medals, comprising 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze, surpassing the previous record of 108 medals at the 2023 Hangzhou edition.
Athletes, coaches, representatives of the Paralympic Committee of India and Indian Olympic Association, National Sports Federations and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports officials are expected to attend.
Para-athletics led India’s medal tally with 65 medals, followed by para-badminton with 16 and para-swimming with 11. India also secured medals in archery, shooting, table tennis, powerlifting and judo.
Among the standout performers, Sumit Antil successfully defended his javelin gold, while sprinter Simran Sharma won gold in both the women’s 100m and 200m T12 events, setting Games records. Shooter Mona Agarwal also claimed gold in the women’s 50m rifle three positions SH1 event with record scores.
The Games also celebrated remarkable achievements across generations, with 50-year-old Jehan Dorab Madan becoming India’s oldest medallist at the event after winning bronze in para-table tennis.
India’s 114-medal performance marks a major milestone for the country’s para-sports movement. The Prime Minister’s interaction is expected to recognise the athletes’ achievements and their contribution to India’s growing presence in international para-sports.
