Tridib BaparnashNew Delhi, Oct. 19 -- India made a strong start to its 2026 Asian Para Games campaign on Monday, winning 11 medals, including four gold, five silver and two bronze, across shooting, para-athletics, judo and swimming in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The country ended the day fourth in the overall standings, with established names such as shooter Mona Agarwal and long jumper Nishad Kumar leading the gold rush.
Armless archer Sheetal Devi also delivered a standout performance, equalling the world record in the women's compound qualification round before teaming up with Rakesh Kumar to set a new world mark in the mixed team event. Meanwhile, Indian table tennis and badminton players assured the country of more medals by advancing to the...