Asian Para Games 2026 Live Updates on Day 2: Deepthi Jeevanji wins gold, Pradeep Kumar bags silver – The Tech Word News

India will be looking to build on a strong start to the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya after winning 11 medals on Day 1, including four gold, five silver and two bronze.

Shot putter Mona Agarwal, long jumper Nishad Kumar, middle distance runner Soumya Kumar and javelin thrower Rinku Hooda led India’s gold medal fight. Archer Sheetal Devi also equaled the world record with 704 points in the women’s composition qualifying round.

On Tuesday, India will aim for more medals in para athletics, archery, shooting, swimming and powerlifting. Sheetal and Payal Nag will be among the athletes to watch as they compete in the women’s doubles quarter-finals after topping the qualifying rankings with a total score of 1379 points.

Parabadminton will also feature prominently, with Indian players competing in singles, doubles and mixed doubles.

With 11 medals already secured, India will look to maintain their momentum going into Day 2 and strengthen their position in the overall standings.