Modi congratulates Para Games medal winners

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Swati Chaudhary, Pramod Bhagat, Manisha Ramdas, Nitya Shree Sumathi Sivane, Krishna Nagar, Suhas L Yathiraj, Bhavina Patel, Shubham Vadва, Abhijit Sakhuja, Sanjana Kumari, Sheetal Devi, Toman Kumar, and Kapil Kumar for winning medals in the Asian Para Games 2026.

Swati Chaudhary won a silver medal in her first attempt in the women's W1 archery. This is India's first medal in the Asian Para Games in this category. Kapil Kumar secured silver by recording an impressive time in the men's 400m freestyle S10 event.

Pramod Bhagat and Manisha Ramdas won bronze in the Para Badminton mixed doubles SL3-SU5 event; Nitya Shree Sumathi Sivane and Krishna Nagar won bronze in the mixed doubles SH6. Suhas L Yathiraj and Abhijit Sakhuja won bronze in the men's singles SL4, while Sanjana Kumari won bronze in the women's singles SL3. This was Abhijit's debut.

Bhavina Patel and Shubham Vadва won a bronze medal in the Para Table Tennis mixed doubles class XD7 event. This is India's first medal in mixed doubles at the Games.

Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar won gold in the Para Compound mixed team event. Sheetal Devi defended her title in the women's individual para compound archery, winning gold for the second consecutive edition. Modi praised their achievements and lauded the players' performance, dedication, and determination.