Mona Agarwal, Avani Lekhara win India’s 1st medals at Para Asian Games

On Day 1 of the 2026 Asian Para Games, India aims to kick off its medal campaign with several key athletes competing across a variety of disciplines. Paralympic champions Nishad Kumar and Ajeet Singh Yadav, alongside world champion Rinku Hooda, will spearhead India's efforts in para athletics. The nation will also target podium finishes in para swimming and para powerlifting.

In para archery, seasoned athletes Harvinder Singh and Sheetal Devi, along with Payal Nag, will strive to secure medals for India. Indian archers will compete in men's recurve individual, doubles, mixed ranking rounds, as well as women's compound individual, doubles, and mixed ranking rounds. Para shooting events will see Indian athletes Rinku Hooda, Swaroop Unhalkar, and Avani Lekhara lead the country's challenge.

Para badminton will feature mixed doubles events, while para table tennis will host various class competitions. The schedule showcases India's diverse representation in para sports, with athletes participating in events such as judo, powerlifting, and blind football.