Asian Para Games: India sweep shot put podium; Praveen sets Games record
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India swept the men's shot put F46 podium led by Sachin Khilari and Praveen Kumar won high jump gold in a Games record at the Asian Para Games on October 21, 2026.
What Happened
India won a clean sweep of the men's shot put F46 podium at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with Sachin Khilari taking gold in a Games record, Mohd Yasser silver and Parveen bronze. On the same day, Praveen Kumar won the men's high jump gold with a Games-record leap of 2.05 metres, while compatriot Banti took silver, and Ayush Verma won gold in the men's shot put F53 with a throw of 8.16 metres. India's tally passed 45 medals, including 12 golds, by the afternoon, according to reports.
Key Facts
- Men's shot put F46: Sachin Khilari (gold, Games record), Mohd Yasser (silver), Parveen (bronze), all from India.
- Men's high jump: Praveen Kumar won gold with 2.05m on his final attempt, beating the previous Games record of 1.95m set at Jakarta 2018.
- Banti took high jump silver with a personal best of 1.92m; Uzbekistan's Temurbek Giyazov won bronze with 1.86m.
- Ayush Verma won men's shot put F53 gold with 8.16m, his second medal of the Games after a javelin bronze.
- Bhagyashri Jadhav won silver in the women's shot put F34.
- One report put India at 45 medals (12 gold, 15 silver, 18 bronze) and fifth in the standings during the day.
Why It Matters
The Asian Para Games bring together athletes with disabilities from across the continent, and results there are a measure of where countries stand before the next Paralympics. Wednesday showed the depth of India's para athletics squad. A podium sweep means India has not one but three athletes at the top of the continent in a single event, which matters for the future: when one star retires or is injured, others are ready.
The classification codes in para sport group athletes with similar impairments so that competition is fair. Records set in these classes are tracked separately, so a Games record shows the best performance ever seen in that class at the Asian Para Games.
Praveen Kumar's 2.05m jump stood out. It beat the previous Games best by 10 centimetres, a large margin in high jump, and he cleared it on his final attempt, under pressure. With Banti setting a personal best for silver, India also took two of the three medals in the event.
For Indian sport, these results will feed into selection and funding decisions ahead of the next Paralympic cycle. Strong showings at continental level help athletes secure government support and sponsorship, and they raise the profile of para sport with young people with disabilities who are deciding whether to take it up.
| Indian medallists on October 21, 2026 | Event | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Sachin Khilari | Shot put F46 | Gold (Games record) |
| Mohd Yasser | Shot put F46 | Silver |
| Parveen | Shot put F46 | Bronze |
| Praveen Kumar | High jump | Gold (2.05m, Games record) |
| Banti | High jump | Silver (1.92m, personal best) |
| Ayush Verma | Shot put F53 | Gold (8.16m) |
Impact
Short-term: The day's medals lift India's position in the overall table with the Games running until October 24. More Indian athletes are due in athletics, shooting and other sports in the final days.
Long-term: Repeated podium sweeps and Games records strengthen India's case as a leading para-sport nation in Asia and set targets for the next Paralympic cycle. They also show that the pipeline of para athletes is broadening beyond a handful of well-known names.
Who is affected: Indian para athletes and their coaches, the Paralympic Committee of India and sports authorities that fund athletes, and young people with disabilities looking for role models in sport.
Key Takeaway
On October 21, 2026, Indian para athletes swept the shot put F46 podium and set two Games records, showing the depth of the country's para athletics squad in Asia.
Questions and Answers
Who won gold for India at the Asian Para Games on October 21, 2026?
Sachin Khilari won the men's shot put F46 in a Games record, Praveen Kumar won the men's high jump with a Games-record 2.05m, and Ayush Verma won the men's shot put F53 with 8.16m.
What was India's podium sweep at the Asian Para Games?
In the men's shot put F46 on October 21, 2026, Sachin Khilari won gold, Mohd Yasser silver and Parveen bronze, so all three medals went to India.
What record did Praveen Kumar set?
Praveen Kumar cleared 2.05 metres in the men's high jump, beating the previous Asian Para Games record of 1.95m set at Jakarta 2018. India's Banti took silver with a personal best of 1.92m.
Where and when are the 2026 Asian Para Games being held?
The Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, and run until October 24, 2026.
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