Ashok Kumar Malik Wins Silver in Men’s 65kg Para Powerlifting at Asian Para Games 2026
"VAN" (Sports Desk - Aichi-Nagoya, Japan - 20.10.2026) :: India’s Ashok Kumar Malik secured the silver medal in the Men’s 65kg para powerlifting final at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games. Malik produced a strong performance, successfully lifting 192kg in his second attempt to earn a place on the podium for India.
Baby Sahana Ravi Clinches Historic Bronze Medal at Asian Para Games
Khelo India athlete Baby Sahana Ravi wins India’s first-ever medal in the Standing Category of Para Table Tennis at the Asian Para Games
Khelo India athlete Baby Sahana Ravi has scripted history by clinching the Bronze Medal in the Women’s Singles Class 9 event in Para Table Tennis at the Asian Para Games, marking a landmark achievement for Indian para-sport.
With this remarkable feat, Sahana has secured India’s first-ever medal in the Standing Category of Para Table Tennis at the Asian Para Games, creating a historic milestone for the country and paving the way for greater recognition of Indian athletes competing in the standing categories.
Her achievement is a testament to her dedication, perseverance, and competitive spirit, reflecting the growing strength of India’s para-sport ecosystem and the impact of initiatives such as the Khelo India programme in nurturing sporting talent.
Furthermore, Sahana’s bronze medal has helped India surpass its total medal tally in Para Table Tennis from the previous edition of the Asian Para Games, where the country won two bronze medals. Her historic podium finish represents another significant step forward for Indian Para Table Tennis on the continental stage.
Jehan Madan Wins Bronze in Para Table Tennis
Jehan Madan has won a bronze medal in Para Table Tennis at the 5th Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Table tennis rewards quick reflexes, sharp tactics and a calm head under pressure, and he showed all three to reach the podium against some of Asia's best para paddlers.
The medal adds to India's growing tally at the Games and highlights the strength of Indian para table tennis on the continental stage. For Jehan, it marks the reward for years of training and perseverance. The country cheers his achievement and looks forward to seeing him go even higher.
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