Aichi-Nagoya, Oct. 18 -- India will look to begin its medal campaign on a strong note at the 2026 Asian Para Games, with several prominent athletes set to lead the country's challenge across para athletics, para swimming, para powerlifting, para archery and para shooting.

Paralympic medallists Nishad Kumar and Ajeet Singh Yadav, along with world champions Rinku Hooda, will be among India's key contenders in para athletics as the country's athletes look to make an early impact at the continental multi-sport event. India will also have medal prospects in para swimming and para powerlifting, with athletes aiming to convert their preparations into podium finishes as competition gets underway.

In para archery, experienced campaigners Harvind...