India off to flying start at Asian Para Games with 11 medals on day 1

India were off to a spectacular start at the Asian Para Games with medals, including four gold, pouring in from four different sports following assured performances by established names like wheelchair-bound shooter Mona Agarwal and long jumper Nishad Kumar in Japan on Monday. Tops athlete Rinku wins Gold with a season-best throw of 65.11m, while Ajeet Singh takes Silver with 65.02m in the Men’s Javelin F46.

Another Double Podium for India! TOPS athlete Rinku wins Gold with a season-best throw of 65.11m, while Ajeet Singh takes Silver with 65.02m in the Men’s Javelin F46 at the #AsianParaGames2026. #AichiNagoya2026 #TeamIndia #Cheer4Bharat https://t.co/SSHAowVlHQ

— Dept of Sports, Govt of India (@IndiaSports) October 19, 2026

Armless archer Sheetal Devi also produced a statement performance as she equalled the world record in the women's compound qualification round before combining with Rakesh Kumar to set a new world mark in the mixed team event.Debutant Soumya wins Gold with a personal best of 5:12.39, while Radha Venkatesh takes Silver in the Women’s 1500m T12/13.

Double Podium for India in Para Athletics! Debutant Soumya wins Gold with a personal best of 5:12.39, while Radha Venkatesh takes Silver in the Women’s 1500m T12/13 at the #AsianParaGames2026. #AichiNagoya2026 #TeamIndia #Cheer4Bharat https://t.co/jWe59hMxaw

— Dept of Sports, Govt of India (@IndiaSports) October 19, 2026

In all, India collected 11 medals -- four gold, five silver and two bronze -- to be fourth in the overall standings.