India Crosses 100-Medal Mark at Asian Para Games as Sandeep, Haney Set World Records
What Happened
India crossed the 100-medal milestone at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games after Sandeep won gold in the men's 400m T64 with a world-record time of 52.28 seconds, while Haney claimed gold in the men's javelin F37/38 with a world-record throw of 60.49 metres. Ajay Kumar added bronze in the 400m with a Games-record performance, helping India reach the landmark tally.
Key Takeaways
The achievement highlights India's growing strength in para sports. Two world records on the same day powered the team beyond 100 medals for the second consecutive Asian Para Games and kept it on course for one of its best-ever performances at the event.