From 14 medals to 114: How India achieved more with fewer athletes at Asian Para Games

The 2026 Asian Para Games concluded in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan, featuring approximately 4,000 athletes from 45 nations. India achieved a historic milestone by finishing fourth overall with a total of 114 medals, consisting of 30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze. Para athletics was India's most successful discipline, contributing 65 medals.

Thailand finished seventh in the overall standings with 19 gold, 40 silver, and 66 bronze medals, making them the top Southeast Asian nation. According to Proudpran Samanmit, governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand, more than 70% of Thai athletes won medals, though the team fell short of a 27-gold medal target. Thailand placed behind China, Japan, Uzbekistan, India, South Korea, and Iran in the final standings.

Notable performances for Thailand included wheelchair racer Athiwat Paengnuea, who equaled the world record in the men’s 100 metres T54, and Wisanu Huadpradit, who won his fifth consecutive gold medal in boccia. Additionally, debutant swimmer Nithikorn Jiamphiriyakul earned two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal.

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