Tridib BaparnashNew Delhi, Oct. 21 -- India enjoyed a record-breaking day at the 2026 Asian Para Games as its athletics contingent led a rich medal haul of 18, including five gold, on Wednesday to lift the country to fifth place in the overall standings.
Sprinter Simran, high-jumper Praveen Kumar and shot-putter Sachin Khilari set new Games records in their respective events, while Dilip Gavit and Ayush Verma also struck gold as Indian para-athletes continued their impressive run in Hangzhou.
Athletics accounted for 13 of India's 14 gold medals at the Games so far, underlining the discipline's dominance. The country's overall tally stood at 62 medals, comprising 14 gold, 22 silver and 26 bronze, with two days of competition still remainin...