New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Toman Kumar, a former Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) commando who lost his left leg in a blast during an anti-Naxal operation, has emerged as one of India's leading para archers ahead of the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya.

The 31-year-old from Chhattisgarh won the compound men's individual title at the 2025 World Archery Para Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, less than two years after beginning his archery training.

Kumar is now preparing for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan, where he will lead India's challenge in the compound men's category. The fifth edition of the Asian Para Games will begin on 18 October and go on till 24 October.

Kumar's rise from security personnel to world c...