New Delhi: Chief of the Army Staff, General Dhiraj Seth, congratulated Indian Army para-athletes for winning six medals at the 5th Asian Para Games 2026 in Japan.
A minimum nine Indian army para-athletes competed during the 5th Asian Para Games in Nagoya between October 18 to 24 winning a total of one gold, two silvers and three bronzes contributing to the overall medal tally.
Indian Army Athletes Win Six Medals
The medal winners were:
Subedar Solairaj D, VSM – Gold Medalist for Long Jump
Havildar Rakesh – Silver Medalist for Discus Throw
Havildar Kapil Kumar – Silver Medalist for 400m Freestyle Swimming
Bronze Medallists:
Subedar H Hokato Sema, AVSM – Shot Put
Subedar Ajay Kumar – 400m Athletics
Havildar Pardeep Kumar – Discus Throw
The Army Chief also congratulated Mrs Simran (wife of Naik Gajender) for winning two golds in the 100m and 200m events.
Army Chief Recognises Contribution of Coaching and Support Staff
General Seth recognised the contribution made by:
Subedar Bibin Dev, Subedar Mortaza, Havildar Avinash A and Lieutenant Colonel Daljit Singh for their support as coaches.
Subedar Bibin Dev and Subedar Mortaza – Athletics Coaches
Havildar Avinash A – Strength and Conditioning Coach
Lieutenant Colonel Daljit Singh – Officer-in-Charge Army Paralympic Node
The interaction recognised the athletes’ accomplishments and reaffirmed the Indian Army’s commitment to rehabilitation, providing inclusive sporting opportunities and supporting those wishing to excel in competitive sports.
Best Ever Performance From India At Asian Para Games
India produced their best ever performance at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. They won a total of 114 medals (30 Gold, 35 Silver and 49 Bronze). A total of 97 Indian para-athletes contributed to the medal tally.
This was an improvement on their previous best of 108 medals (27 Gold) at the 2023 edition held in Hangzhou, China.
India have now won over 100 medals for the second consecutive edition.