Asian Para Games Hangzhou: India’s overall medal haul surges to historic 111-medal mark

Hangzhou: In the Asian Para Games at Hangzhou in China, India’s overall medal haul has surged to a historic 111-medal mark, comprising 29 gold, 31 silver, and 51 bronze. This remarkable feat supersedes India’s previous best of 72 medals, which was recorded in the 2018 edition of the Asian Para Games in Indonesia.

Dilip Gavit kickstarted today's medal streak by helping India to reach the coveted three-figure mark. He secured gold in the men's T-47 400m event with a time of 49.48 secs.  In PR3 Mixed Double Sculls rowing event, the Indian duo Narayana and Anitha bagged Silver with the timing of 8:50.71. 

In Men's Javelin Throw F55 event,  India's finished a double Podium victory. Neeraj Yadav claimed gold with a massive throw of 33.69m, setting a new Para Games Record while Tek Chand secured the bronze



with an impressive throw of 30.36. In Women's 1500m T-20, Pooja clinched a brilliant bronze with her amazing athletic skill and a finish time of 5:38.81. 

In the Para Chess Men's team of B1 Category, the terrific trio of Ashwin, Darpan, and Soundarya secures a spectacular Gold. Meanwhile, India sweeps the podium in the men's Chess B1 individual event. Darpan Irani brought home the Gold with his middle game maneuvering, Soundarya Pradhan bagged Silver while Ashwin Makwana clinched Bronze.

The Indian contingent will aim to maintain its victorious run at the Games in Athletics, Chess, and Rowing, later today. Yesterday, adding a total of 17 medals, Indian para-athletes secured an impressive haul of 7 Gold, 6 Silver, and 4 Bronze medals.