Indian athletes delivered an impressive performance on the opening day of the Asian Para Games 2026, winning a total of 11 medals across different events. The medal tally included four gold medals, five silver medals and two bronze medals. The strong start highlighted India's competitive presence at the event and gave the contingent an encouraging foundation for the following day's competitions.

One of the notable performances came from Rinku, who won a gold medal in the javelin throw. The achievement added to India's medal tally and strengthened the team's early momentum. Indian para-athletes continued to demonstrate their determination, skill and competitive spirit across events, giving the contingent several reasons to look forward to the upcoming rounds.

With numerous medal events and important knockout contests scheduled for the second day, India will aim to build on its opening-day performance. Athletes who have progressed to the final stages of their respective competitions will have further opportunities to add to the country's medal tally.

 Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag Reach the Compound Archery Final

India's para archers Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag produced a strong performance to qualify for the final of the women's compound archery event. The Indian pair defeated Thailand 151-135, securing their place in the gold-medal contest.

The victory reflected the pair's accuracy and coordination under competitive conditions. Their performance against Thailand helped them advance confidently to the final, where they will face China.

China secured its place in the final after defeating Chinese Taipei 144-141 in a closely contested semifinal. The result sets up an important clash between India and China, with the gold medal at stake. The Indian pair will look to maintain their consistency and deliver another strong performance in the final.

Reaching the final is a significant achievement for the Indian archers, who have demonstrated their ability to compete against strong international opponents. Their next challenge will be to convert their semifinal success into a gold-medal finish. The contest against China is expected to be an important test of their precision, composure and teamwork.

Swati Chaudhary Reaches the Final and Secures a Medal

India also received encouraging news from the women's W1 para archery event, where Swati Chaudhary advanced to the final. Competing in her debut at the Games, Swati defeated South Korea's Yunhee Lee 6-2 in the semifinal.

The victory guaranteed Swati at least a silver medal, making it an important milestone in her campaign. By reaching the final, she has secured a place among the top contenders in the event and now has an opportunity to compete for gold.

Swati will face China's Mengkan in the final. Her semifinal victory demonstrated her ability to handle pressure and maintain her performance in a crucial knockout match. As she prepares for the gold-medal contest, she will aim to build on that momentum and finish her campaign with the highest possible honour.

For an athlete making her debut at the competition, reaching the final and securing a medal is a notable achievement. The upcoming match will provide Swati with an opportunity to further strengthen India's performance at the Games.

 India Looks to Build on Its Opening-Day Success

The second day of the Asian Para Games 2026 features several important medal events and knockout matches. Indian athletes will look to carry forward the confidence gained from their opening-day results and improve the country's position in the medal standings.

The first day's 11-medal haul, consisting of four gold, five silver and two bronze medals, has provided an encouraging start for the Indian contingent. Rinku's gold medal in the javelin throw, the qualification of Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag for the compound archery final, and Swati Chaudhary's progression to the W1 final were among the key developments.

As the competition continues, India's focus will be on maintaining consistency across events and converting strong performances into more medals. The upcoming finals will be particularly important, with the Indian archers preparing to challenge their Chinese opponents for gold.