Sumit Antil Leads India to Podium Sweep at Asian Para Games
At the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Sumit Antil defended his gold medal in the men's javelin throw, leading an Indian sweep of the podium. Mahendra Gurjar took silver, while Sandip Sanjay Sargar secured bronze in the F42-44/61-64 event. India achieved its best-ever medal haul of 114, including 30 golds, during the games.
Indian para-athletes reached a new milestone at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, finishing the competition with a total of 114 medals. This result, which included 30 golds, marks the country's best performance at the games to date, surpassing the previous record of 108 medals set during the Hangzhou Games in 2023. The final day of the event saw the team secure nine gold medals, the highest single-day total of this edition. Sumit Antil was a key performer, successfully defending his title in the men’s javelin throw and helping to solidify India's standing in para-sports.
Enjoyed this story?
Show the newsroom a little love — one tap per reader.
Daniel writes about people solving big problems in small, human ways.
Be part of the good
Stories like this start with people who care. Share it, or submit your own uplifting story to inspire millions today.
