Nagoya:

India will look to build on a strong opening at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, after winning 11 medals on the first day, including four gold, five silver and two bronze.

Shooter Mona Agarwal, long jumper Nishad Kumar, middle-distance runner Soumya Kumar and javelin thrower Rinku Hooda were among the gold medallists.

Archer Sheetal Devi also attracted attention by matching the world record with 704 points in the women’s compound qualification round.

India have athletes competing in para-athletics, archery, badminton, shooting, swimming, table tennis, judo and powerlifting on Tuesday, October 20, as the contingent seeks to add to its medal tally.