The Indian delegation concluded its 2026 Asian Para Games campaign in Aichi-Nagoya with an unprecedented 114 medals, including 30 golds and five world records. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside key sports ministers, celebrated standout performers such as double gold medallists Sheetal Devi and Simran, as well as javelin champion Rinku Hooda. Female athletes and tournament debutants accounted for a significant portion of the total victories across multiple disciplines. Looking ahead, the government is leveraging this milestone alongside a sports goods manufacturing scheme worth over Rs 1,800 crore to prepare competitors for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
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The nation expanded its medal count from just 14 in the 2010 edition to 114 in 2026.: The nation expanded its medal count from just 14 in the 2010 edition to 114 in 2026.
Strategic objectives have shifted toward qualifying a record number of competitors for th…: Strategic objectives have shifted toward qualifying a record number of competitors for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
Broader ecosystem initiatives include a sports goods manufacturing scheme valued at more…: Broader ecosystem initiatives include a sports goods manufacturing scheme valued at more than Rs 1,800 crore.
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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed India's para-athletes for their record-breaking performance at the 2026 Asian Para Games, describing their achievements and struggles as an inspiration for the entire country, while urging them to turn their historic success into a launch pad for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
Interacting with the medal winners at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, Modi congratulated the contingent for its best-ever campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Games in Japan. India finished fourth in the overall standings with 114 medals — 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze — won by 97 para-athletes.
"Your magnificent performance shows that India is emerging as a great power in the world of sports. You have not only won medals, but you have also won the hearts of millions of Indians," Modi said.
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