India will look to begin its medal-winning campaign at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Monday, October 19, as many of the country’s leading para-athletes are to compete in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Nishad Kumar, Sheetal Devi, Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal and Jaspreet Kaur are among the Indian athletes to watch, with medal events scheduled across para athletics, shooting, swimming and powerlifting. India will also compete in para archery, para badminton, para judo, para cycling, boccia, blind football and para table tennis. Check today’s full schedule below:
Nishad Kumar, Avani Lekhara Lead India’s Medal Hopes
Nishad Kumar will be one of India’s main medal contenders in para athletics when he competes in the men’s long jump T47 final. The Paralympic medallist will look to add another major international medal to his record. Ajeet Singh and Rinku will also compete in the men’s javelin throw F46 final, while Pranav Desai is scheduled to contest the men’s 200m T64 final. India’s track and field programme also features several other athletes competing in heats and finals.
In shooting, Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal are scheduled for the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 qualification round, with the final later in the morning subject to qualification. The men’s event will feature Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar, Rakesh Nidagundi and Anandha Krishnan H.
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