Indian Athletes at the 2023 Para-Asian Games 

In the fourth Para-Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Indian athletes are creating world records and winning medals with outstanding performances. India is currently in the 6th position with 71 medals including 17 gold, 21 silver and 33 bronze medals. 

Athlete Sumit Antil created a new world record in the men’s javelin throw event by throwing the javelin to a distance of 73.29m. Antil broke his own previous world record which he had made while winning gold at the World Para Athletics Championships in Paris earlier this year.

Another World Record was broken by Sundar Singh in the javelin throw event. Ankur Dhama became the first Indian to win two gold medals in a single edition of the Asian Para Games. India won three medals in para archery – two silver and a bronze.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Badminton player Manisha Ramadas for winning the bronze in badminton women’s single today via a tweet. With the Fourth Para-Asian Games ending on 28th October, Indian athletes are giving their best to bring honour to our country.