Asian Para Games 2026 Medal Tally Updated: India Climb to Fourth Place With 21 Gold Medals, China Stay on Top
Discover the latest medal standings for the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, as of October 23, 2026. China dominates the leaderboard, while India achieves a significant medal haul. Get insights into top-performing athletes like Mona Agarwal, Sheetal Devi, and Nishad Kumar, and learn about the event's schedule and key highlights.
The 5th Asian Para Games 2026 are drawing to a thrilling close in Japan, with powerhouse China firmly entrenched at the top of the medal standings. As of Friday, October 23, 2026, the penultimate day of competition, China has amassed a formidable total, showcasing its athletic prowess across various disciplines. The multi-sport event, held from October 18 to 24, 2026, in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, has witnessed extraordinary displays of determination and skill from athletes across Asia. Who Is Suvarna Raj? Indian Para-Athlete and Disability Rights Advocate Who Won Gold at Asian Para Games 2026.
Medal Tally Update (As of October 23, 2026)
China leads the charge with an overwhelming performance, securing a massive haul of medals. Japan and Uzbekistan also feature prominently among the top-performing nations, demonstrating strong showings on home soil and from Central Asia, respectively.
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 162 | 88 | 92 | 342 |
| 2 | Japan | 47 | 49 | 52 | 148 |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 41 | 42 | 43 | 126 |
| 4 | India | 26 | 32 | 43 | 101 |
| 5 | South Korea | 24 | 27 | 30 | 81 |
| 6 | Iran | 19 | 29 | 32 | 80 |
| 7 | Thailand | 16 | 29 | 47 | 92 |
| 8 | Kazakhstan | 10 | 13 | 19 | 42 |
| 9 | Indonesia | 10 | 11 | 31 | 52 |
| 10 | Malaysia | 5 | 6 | 10 | 21 |
Note: The medal tally is fluid and subject to change as events conclude on the final day.
India's Impressive Campaign
India has demonstrated a strong performance, currently holding the fourth position in the medal table with a total of 88 medals, including 21 gold, 26 silver, and 41 bronze. This puts the Indian contingent on track for one of its most successful outings at the Asian Para Games.
Several Indian athletes have delivered standout performances:
- Mona Agarwal clinched a gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 event, setting a new Asian Para Games record.
- Avani Lekhara, a two-time Paralympic champion, secured a silver medal in the same event.
- Para-archer Sheetal Devi has been a revelation, winning two gold medals – one in the women's individual compound and another in the mixed team compound event alongside Toman Kumar. She also added a silver to her tally.
- Nishad Kumar showcased his dominance in para athletics, bagging two gold medals in the men's long jump T47 and high jump T47.
- Solairaj Dharmaraj continued his golden run, securing his second successive gold medal in men's long jump with a new Asian record of 7.15m.
- Shailesh Kumar set a Games record of 1.89m to win gold in the Men's High Jump T42/T63. Simran Sharma Wins Gold Medal at Asian Para Games 2026 in Women’s 100m T12.
Event Details and Significance
The 5th Asian Para Games, also known as Aichi-Nagoya 2026, officially commenced on October 18, 2026, with an opening ceremony held at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium (Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium) from 18:00 to 20:00 JST (UTC+09:00). Under the inspiring motto of "Imagine One Heart," approximately 3,000 athletes from 45 National Paralympic Committees are competing across 18 sports, encompassing 492 events. This edition marks the first time Nagoya, Japan, has hosted the Asian Para Games, following the tradition of holding the event in the same host country as the Asian Games.
As the curtains prepare to fall on the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, the achievements of these exceptional athletes continue to inspire, demonstrating the power of sport to unite and celebrate human potential.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 23, 2026 10:31 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
