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Asian Para Games 2026 Schedule for October 23: India Target Record Medal Haul on Final Day
India targets a record medal haul at the Asian Para Games 2026 on October 23, with Sumit Antil, Avani Lekhara and top para-badminton stars in action.
Asian Para Games 2026 Medal Tally: India Rises to Fourth
India rises to fourth with 88 medals at the Asian Para Games 2026 as Sheetal Devi wins two golds and para athletes deliver major victories.
Bhavikkumar Bharwad Stripped of Asian Para Games Silver
Bhavikkumar Bharwad lost his 400m T47 silver after a lane-infringement protest, promoting Japan's Kakeru Ishida to second at the 2026 Asian Para Games.
Anmol Vasistha Handed Three-Year Doping Ban by IPC
The IPC has banned Indian para-athlete Anmol Vasistha for three years after a positive DHCMT test at the New Delhi World Para Athletics Grand Prix in March 2026.
India’s Commonwealth Games Para Athletics Success Overshadowed by IOA Complaint: Athlete Welfare in Focus
India's historic Commonwealth Games para athletics campaign has been overshadowed by reported complaints against an IOA media committee member, bringing athlete welfare and sports governance into sharp focus.
Who Is Soman Rana? Mine Blast Survivor, Former Army Boxer and Commonwealth Games 2026 Gold Medallist
Soman Rana's inspiring journey from an Indian Army boxer and mine blast survivor to Commonwealth Games 2026 gold medallist has made him one of India's most celebrated para athletes.
Soman Rana Wins Commonwealth Games 2026 Gold as Shubham Juyal Takes Silver in Historic F57 Shot Put Finish
Soman Rana and Shubham Juyal scripted history with a memorable gold-silver finish in the men's shot put F57 event, showcasing India's growing dominance in international para athletics.
Sharmila Dhankar Creates Commonwealth Games History as PM Modi and President Murmu Hail India’s First Para-Athletics Gold
Sharmila Dhankar scripted history by winning India's first Commonwealth Games para-athletics gold in the Women's Shot Put F57 event, earning praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu.
Why Shilpa Shyla Was Awarded CWG 2026 Bronze After India’s Successful Protest
India’s Shilpa K Shyla secured a dramatic Commonwealth Games 2026 bronze medal after officials overturned a rival’s valid throw following a successful protest by the Indian contingent.