Praveen clinches record gold as India sweep shot put F46 podium

India continued its golden run on the third day of the Asian Para Games, with Praveen Kumar and Ayush Verma winning gold medals in their respective events, taking the country's gold tally to 12.
Praveen shattered the Asian Para Games record in the men's high jump T64 event, while Ayush Verma clinched gold in the men's shot put F53 competition.

GOLD DEFENDED, GAMES RECORD SHATTERED! ???????????????? Men’s High Jump T64 - Final Praveen Kumar takes Indian Para Athletics to new heights at the #AsianParaGames2026! ???????? TOPS athlete Praveen Kumar clinched GOLD ???? with a phenomenal jump of 2.05m, setting a NEW GAMES RECORD and surpassing his previous mark of 2.02m! ???? ???????? Successfully defending his gold medal, Praveen raised the Games Record by 3 cm, adding another golden chapter to his remarkable journey! A champion’s leap. A record-breaking performance. A moment of national pride! ✨???????? #Cheer4Bharat #AsianParaGames2026 #ParaAthletics #TeamIndia #GoldMedal

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 21, 2026

Indian para-athlete Ayush Verma clinched gold in the men’s shot put F53 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Nagoya on Wednesday, taking India’s gold medal tally to 10 and overall medal count to 38.

GOLDEN GLORY FOR AYUSH VERMA! ???????????????? Men’s Shot Put F53 - Final Ayush delivered a golden performance, clinching GOLD ???? with an impressive throw of 8.16m to add another glorious chapter to India’s Para Athletics journey! ???????? ???????? With this victory, Ayush concludes his campaign with TWO MEDALS - 1 GOLD ???? and 1 BRONZE ????! A remarkable campaign, a golden finish, and a proud moment for India! ???? #Cheer4Bharat #AsianParaGames2026 #ParaAthletics #TeamIndia #GoldMedal

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 21, 2026

India also swept the podium in the men's shot put F46 event, with Sachin Khilari winning gold. In archery, Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag secured silver in the women's compound doubles event.With a total of 47 medals, including 12 gold, 17 silver and 18 bronze, India continued to strengthen its position in the medal standings on Day 3 of the Games.India will now look to surpass South Korea, which has won 13 gold medals so far in the competition. The Indian contingent has further medal opportunities in para athletics and swimming, while Indian participants will also compete in medal events in para cycling.