Aichi-Nagoya, Oct. 23 -- Indian para-athlete Sandeep set a new T44 world record to win gold in the men's 400m T64 event, while compatriot Ajay Kumar claimed bronze as India reached the landmark of 100 medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Friday.

Sandeep clocked 52.28 seconds to win the title, bettering the previous T44 world record held by Saudi Arabia's Nour Alsana by more than half a second. Ajay completed a double podium for India, finishing third in 53.61 seconds.

The two medals took India's overall tally to 100, comprising 25 gold, 32 silver and 43 bronze medals. India remained fourth in the standings, with China leading the table with 333 medals at the time of writing.

India are now within reach of their best-ever Asian Para Ga...