Bengaluru, May 26 -- The opening day of the 8th Indian Open International Para Athletics Championships 2026 witnessed exceptional performances from para athletes across the country, with several intense finishes and remarkable field event displays.

In the Men's 100m T12 event, Maharashtra's Chaitanya Pathak secured the gold medal with a timing of 11.39 seconds. Haryana's Vishu Vishu finished closely behind to take silver in 11.42 seconds, while Andhra Pradesh's Gowtham Karanam claimed bronze with 11.75 seconds, according to a press release.

The Men's 100m T47 category saw Kerala's Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath sprint to gold in 10.63 seconds. Maharashtra's Dilip Gavit earned silver in 10.64 seconds, while Karnataka's Babu Janu Pandaram...