Asian Para Games: Can India script another 100-medal triumph despite smaller contingent?
India will be represented by 166 athletes across 10 disciplines at the October 18-24 event. The contingent features several Paralympic medallists, world champions and emerging talents, including archer Sheetal Devi, badminton stars Pramod Bhagat and Suhas Yathiraj, and para-table tennis player Bhavina Patel.
India’s para-athletes are set to participate in the fifth edition of the Asian Para Games, held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from October 18-24. Represented by 166 athletes across 10 disciplines, the contingent includes several Paralympic medallists, world champions, and emerging talents such as archer Sheetal Devi, badminton stars Pramod Bhagat and Suhas Yathiraj, and para-table tennis player Bhavina Patel.
India's progress in para-sports has been remarkable, with the country moving from 14 medals at the inaugural edition in 2010 to a record 108 in Hangzhou in 2023. The challenge for Aichi-Nagoya will be to build on this foundation and demonstrate continued momentum, even with a smaller contingent. The squad comprises 111 male and 55 female athletes, with para-athletics leading the way with 62 athletes, followed by para-badminton with 28 and para-swimming with 16.
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