India delivered an outstanding performance on Day 2 of the Asian Para Games 2026, winning 24 medals, including five gold medals. Indian athletes impressed in athletics, shooting, swimming and other sports, giving the country a strong boost in the competition. One of the biggest highlights was Deepthi Jeevanji gold medal in the women 400m T20 event. She also set a new Asian Para Games record with her performance. Her victory gave India its fifth gold medal of the Games at that stage.
High jumper Nishad Kumar also continued his strong form by winning gold in the men long jump T47 event, adding to his success at the competition. India other gold medallists included shooter Mona Agarwal, javelin thrower Rinku and athlete Soumya. India also collected medals in shooting, powerlifting and swimming. Para swimmer Ravi Karthik Budigina won silver in the men 100m freestyle S13 event, while several Indian athletes secured silver and bronze medals across different events.
Another major moment came from para archer Sheetal Devi, who broke the existing world record to reach the final of the women individual event, raising hopes of another medal for India. Despite the medal rush, the competition remains tough, with countries such as China, Japan and South Korea also performing strongly. Indian athletes will now look to continue their winning momentum in the coming events. The performance highlights the talent, hard work and determination of India para athletes, who are making the country proud on the international stage.
