India reached a historic milestone at the Asian Para Games 2026 as debutant Sandeep clinched gold in the men’s 400m T64 event, setting a new world record and securing the country’s 100th medal at the continental competition.
Sandeep clocked an outstanding 42.28 seconds to claim the top podium finish, delivering a landmark performance on his debut at the Games. His record-breaking run marked a memorable moment for Indian para-athletics and helped India cross the coveted 100-medal mark.
Ajay Kumar added to India’s celebrations by winning the bronze medal in the same event, giving the country two podium finishes in the men’s 400m T64.
The milestone underlined India’s growing strength in para-sport, with athletes continuing to deliver record-breaking performances across disciplines at the Aichi-Nagoya Games in Japan.
According to reports, India’s 100-medal tally comprised 25 gold, 32 silver and 43 bronze medals at the time of the milestone.
The country remained fourth in the standings and moved closer to its previous best overall haul of 111 medals at the Hangzhou edition.
Sandeep’s world-record gold and Ajay Kumar’s bronze provided a fitting highlight to India’s campaign, showcasing the determination and competitive spirit of the country’s para-athletes on the international stage.
