India script history with best-ever haul as nine golds cap golden day at Asian Para Games
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India’s record 114-medal haul, including 30 golds, highlights a historic rise in its para‑sport performance, signalling growing talent and investment in athletes with disabilities.
India finished its campaign at the Asian Para Games with a record total of 114 medals. This achievement included 30 gold medals, surpassing their previous best in Hangzhou. A significant contribution came from athletics, as athletes excelled in various events, including javelin and club throw. Additionally, badminton players delivered impressive performances, securing multiple gold medals. Shooter Mona Agarwal also achieved world record status in her event.
The Asian Para Games is a continental multi‑sport event for athletes with disabilities, held every four years, and serves as a key benchmark for national para‑sport programs ahead of the Paralympics.
- •Potential increases in government or private funding for para‑sports in India
- •Future selections and preparations for the next Asian Para Games