Asian Para Games 2026 conclude in Nagoya; India finish fourth with record 114 medals (30 gold)
The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games concluded on 24 October 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, with India finishing fourth with a record 114 medals (30 gold, 35 silver, 49 bronze), while China topped the table with 435 medals.
Summary
The fifth Asian Para Games, held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, concluded with a closing ceremony at the Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium in Nagoya on 24 October 2026. India finished fourth with its best-ever haul of 114 medals (30 gold, 35 silver, 49 bronze), surpassing its previous best of 108 medals at the Hangzhou edition. China topped the medal table with 435 medals (207 gold), followed by hosts Japan (186) and Uzbekistan (145). Double gold medallists Nishad Kumar and Mona Agarwal were India's flag-bearers at the closing ceremony, and para athletics gave India 65 medals, including 22 gold.
Key facts
- Edition
- 5th Asian Para Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026), first in Japan
- Closing
- 24 October 2026, Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium, Nagoya
- India
- 4th place; 114 medals (30 G, 35 S, 49 B) – best ever
- Previous best
- 108 medals (Hangzhou)
- Top 3
- China 435 (207 G), Japan 186, Uzbekistan 145
- India's flag-bearers
- Nishad Kumar and Mona Agarwal
- Top discipline
- Para athletics – 65 medals (22 G)
Practice MCQs 5 questions
How many medals did India win in total at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, its best-ever haul?
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Correct answer: A — 114
What position did India finish in the overall medal table of the Asian Para Games 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Fourth
Which two athletes were India's flag-bearers at the closing ceremony of the Asian Para Games 2026 in Nagoya?
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Correct answer: C — Nishad Kumar and Mona Agarwal
Consider the following statements about the Asian Para Games 2026: 1. India won 30 gold medals. 2. Hosts Japan topped the medal table. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Which discipline was India's biggest medal contributor at the Asian Para Games 2026, with 65 medals?
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Correct answer: D — Para athletics