Aichi-Nagoya, October 23 (H.S.): Indian para-athletes delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Asian Para Games, winning two gold medals with world-record performances. Sandeep set a world record in the men’s 400-metre race, while Henny established a new world record in the javelin throw to secure gold. Ajay Kumar added a bronze medal in the 400 metres, while Jehan Dorab Madan and Shubham Wadhwa contributed another bronze for India in para table tennis.

In the men’s 400-metre T44 event, Sandeep clinched the gold medal in 52.28 seconds, setting a new world record. Saudi Arabia’s Nour Al Sana finished second in 53.13 seconds to claim silver, while India’s Ajay Kumar secured bronze after completing the race in 53.61 seconds. Ajay’s performance also established a new Games record, giving India two medals in the event.

India’s Henny produced another record-breaking performance in the men’s javelin throw F37 event, registering a throw of 60.49 metres to win gold and set a world record. He achieved his best distance with his final attempt and accumulated 1,116 rating points.

Iran’s Hormoz Seidikajpunji won silver with a throw of 50.68 metres, while China’s Chengji Yu secured bronze with a distance of 53.66 metres, setting a new Asian record.

In para table tennis, India’s Jehan Dorab Madan and Shubham Wadhwa won bronze in the men’s doubles MD-4 category. The Indian pair lost their semi-final against South Korea’s Jincheol Park and Kyung-hyun Kim by 0-3.

The South Korean duo secured victory with game scores of 14-12, 11-7 and 11-5. Ranked 15th in the world, the Indian pair featured 50-year-old Jehan Madan, who became the oldest member of the Indian contingent to win a medal at the 2026 Asian Para Games.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar