Aichi-Nagoya, Oct. 19 -- India will look to make a strong start to its medal campaign on Day 1 of the 2026 Asian Para Games today, with several prominent athletes competing across para athletics, para swimming, para powerlifting, para archery and para shooting.

Paralympic medallists Nishad Kumar and Ajeet Singh Yadav, along with world champion Rinku Hooda, will lead India's challenge in para athletics, while Indian athletes will also seek podium finishes in para swimming and para powerlifting.

In para archery, seasoned campaigners Harvinder Singh and Sheetal Devi, along with Payal Nag, will look to make a strong start to their respective campaigns and secure medals for India. In para shooting, Avani Lekhara will lead the country's chall...