India Records 114 Medals at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games

What happened

India finished its stellar campaign at the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan, securing a total of 114 medals. The multi-sport event, which ran from October 18 to October 24, 2026, marked the first time Japan hosted the Asian Para Games. The closing ceremony was held on October 24, 2026, at the Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium in Nagoya.

The Indian contingent finished in 4th place in the overall medal table with 30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze medals, surpassing the previous best of 108 medals achieved at Hangzhou 2023. Para Athletics emerged as the single largest contributor, accounting for 65 of India's medals, including 22 gold medals. The remaining 8 gold medals were clinched across disciplines like para badminton, para archery, and para shooting.

📅 Important dates

📝 What candidates should do

• Aspirants should note the exact medal tally breakdown (30 gold, 35 silver, 49 bronze) for upcoming objective tests.
• Memorize the venue details (Aichi and Nagoya, Japan) and India's overall rank (4th place).

🔍 PrepZen analysis

India's consistent growth in para sports—rising from 14 medals in 2010 to 114 medals at Aichi-Nagoya 2026—highlights structural improvements in training, funding, and institutional backing for athletes with disabilities. For competitive examinations like UPSC, SSC, and Banking, questions frequently test historic milestones, final medal standings, and host cities of major international multi-sport events.

✍️ Practice questions

❓ FAQs

Prepared by PrepZen for exam preparation. Consult the linked sources for original announcements and current details. Corrections policy. Spotted an error? Write to prepzen.app@gmail.com.