New Delhi: Indian athletes continued their impressive medal-winning campaign at the Asian Para Games 2026, delivering strong performances across several sporting events. On the third day of the competition, Preethi Pal secured a silver medal in the 100m race, while Ravi Rongali won bronze in shot put. Ayush Verma added to India's success by winning gold in shot put, and Praveen Kumar claimed the gold medal in high jump.

India's performance extended beyond athletics, with competitors also making their mark in para table tennis, badminton, powerlifting and javelin throw. These achievements highlighted the strength and determination of the Indian contingent across multiple disciplines.

Preethi Pal Wins Another Silver Medal

Indian para-athlete Preethi Pal secured silver in the women's 100m race, adding another medal to her growing tally at the competition. She had previously won silver in the 200m race on Tuesday.

Her successive podium finishes in the 100m and 200m events underline her consistent performance at the Games. Preethi's achievements have contributed significantly to India's athletics campaign and strengthened the country's medal prospects.

 Ravi Rongali Secures Bronze in Shot Put

Ravi Rongali won a bronze medal in shot put, adding another podium finish to India's campaign. His achievement came alongside Ayush Verma's gold medal in the same discipline.

Ayush's gold-winning performance provided another major highlight for the Indian contingent. The results in shot put demonstrated India's competitiveness in field events and added to the country's growing medal tally.

 Praveen Kumar Wins Gold in High Jump

Praveen Kumar delivered a strong performance in the high jump to secure a gold medal for India. His achievement was among the major highlights of the third day's competition.

Alongside Praveen's success, Ayush Verma's gold in shot put further strengthened India's performance. The two gold medals provided a positive start to the day's events and added to the achievements of Indian para-athletes.

 Shubham Wadhwa and Bhavina Patel Reach Quarterfinals

In para table tennis, the Indian pair of Shubham Wadhwa and Bhavina Patel advanced to the quarterfinals of the mixed doubles Class XD7 event.

The Indian duo defeated the Philippines' pair of Noriko Batuhan and Smith Cartera 2-1 in their Group C match. The victory secured their place in the next round and kept their campaign moving forward.

Their progress represents another encouraging result for India in para table tennis, where coordination, consistency and tactical execution are crucial to advancing through the competition.

Shivarajan and Krishna Win Silver in Badminton

India secured another silver medal in badminton through the men's doubles SH6 pair of Shivarajan and Krishna.

According to the available competition report, the Indian pair finished second in their group after recording one win and two defeats. Their performance earned them a silver medal and added to India's success across different sporting disciplines.

The result highlighted India's contribution to para badminton and the efforts of its athletes in the doubles competition.

 Kasturi Rajamani Claims Silver in Powerlifting

Kasturi Rajamani won silver in the women's 67kg powerlifting event after lifting 103kg.

Her performance added another medal to India's tally and highlighted the country's progress in strength-based para sports. Powerlifting requires considerable strength, technical precision and concentration, making her silver-medal finish an important achievement for the Indian contingent.

 Mandeep Wins Silver in Javelin Throw

Indian athlete Mandeep secured silver in the men's F12/F13 javelin throw event with a distance of 61.41 metres.

His performance further strengthened India's medal tally in athletics. The result added to a successful day for Indian competitors across track and field events, including running, jumping and throwing disciplines.

India's Position in the Medal Table

According to the available report, India won 24 medals on the second day of the competition, including five gold medals.

The report listed India's overall tally at 35 medals, comprising nine gold, 11 silver and 15 bronze medals, placing the country sixth in the medal standings at that stage.

Athletics remained a major contributor to India's campaign, accounting for 20 medals according to the report. Success in other sports, including badminton, table tennis and powerlifting, further demonstrated the breadth of India's performance.

 Indian Athletes Aim for More Medals

India's performances at the Asian Para Games 2026 have provided several reasons for optimism. Preethi Pal's consecutive silver medals, Ravi Rongali's bronze, and the gold medals won by Ayush Verma and Praveen Kumar were among the key highlights.

The achievements of Shubham Wadhwa, Bhavina Patel, Shivarajan, Krishna, Kasturi Rajamani and Mandeep further strengthened India's campaign.

As the competition progresses, Indian athletes will look to maintain their momentum and secure more podium finishes. The final medal standings and subsequent results will depend on the outcomes of the remaining events.