Sandeep and Haney Win Gold Medals at Asian Para Games 2026 in Men’s 400m T64 and Javelin Throw F37/38

India's para-athletes scripted a historic day at the Asian Para Games 2026, with Sandeep and Haney securing gold medals through astounding world record-breaking efforts. Their phenomenal achievements on Friday, October 23, pushed India's overall medal count beyond the century mark, solidifying the nation's best performance at these Games so far and bringing them closer to their all-time best at the continental showpiece. Asian Para Games 2026 Medal Tally Updated: India Climb to Fourth Place With 21 Gold Medals, China Stay on Top.

Sandeep's Sprint Smashes World Record

Sandeep put on a dominant display in the Men's 400m T64 event, clocking an incredible 52.28 seconds to clinch the gold medal. His blistering run not only secured the top spot but also established a new T44 world record. Competing in a combined T64 event that included athletes from both T44 and T64 classifications, Sandeep, a T44 athlete, comfortably outpaced his rivals. Saudi Arabia's Nour Alsana earned the silver medal with a season's best of 53.13 seconds, while India's Ajay Kumar secured the bronze with a Games record time of 53.61 seconds in the T64 category.

Haney's Javelin Throw Creates History

Continuing the golden run, Haney showcased exceptional strength and precision in the Men's Javelin Throw F37/38 event. He launched the javelin to a remarkable distance of 60.49 metres on his final attempt, setting a new F37 world record. This colossal throw earned him 1,116 Raza points, ensuring a well-deserved gold medal. Haney's incredible performance adds to his medal haul at these Games, having previously secured a bronze in the Men's Discus Throw F37 just two days prior.

In the javelin event, Iran's Hormoz Seidikazpounji claimed silver with a personal best of 50.68 metres (1,009 Raza points), and China's Yu Chengjie took bronze with an Asian record of 53.66 metres (943 Raza points). The F37 and F38 javelin categories are combined, and the final standings are determined by Raza points, which normalize performances across different classifications.

India's Historic Medal Haul

The dual world record-breaking gold medals from Sandeep and Haney were pivotal in India crossing the monumental 100-medal mark at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games. As of Friday, October 23, India's contingent has amassed a total of 102 medals, comprising 26 gold, 33 silver, and 43 bronze medals, placing them fourth in the overall standings. This achievement brings India closer to surpassing its previous best performance at the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou (held in October 2023), where the country secured 111 medals (29 Gold, 31 Silver, 51 Bronze). Simran Sharma Wins Gold Medal at Asian Para Games 2026 in Women’s 100m T12.

With several events still underway and the Games continuing until October 24, India's para-athletes are poised to further enhance their historic medal tally, inspiring a nation with their resilience and extraordinary talent.

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