New Delhi: After a grand success at the Asian Games 2023, India has started their campaign in the Asian Para Games 2023, on a high as they swept the podium in the high jump and club throw F-51 category.
India, just like the Asian Games 2023, has sent their largest ever contingent for the 4th edition of the Asian Para Games, with a total of 303 athletes, including 191 male and 112 female athletes challenging for the Asian glory.
The 4th edition of the Asian Para Games will be 7 days long and scheduled to be played from October 22 to October 28, in Hangzhou, China.
India finished in ninth position in the 2018 Asian Para Games with 72 medals, which included 15 gold medals. The Indian contingent will be looking to better their records, and they have certainly started that way as they have already won 12 medals, including 5 golds.
Earlier, India broke their record of 70 medals at the Asian Games earlier this month by winning 107 medals, including 28 gold medals at the 2023 Asian Games.
Podium sweep
A sensational Double triumph 🤩 for India in the Men’s High Jump T63 event of the #AsianParaGames2022 🇮🇳🥇🥈#TOPScheme Athlete Shailesh Kumar soared to GOLD, with Games Record with jump of 1.82m
while the indomitable #TOPSCHEME Athlete @189thangavelu clinched SILVER! with his… pic.twitter.com/b7lYKeN5qm— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 23, 2023
India started their campaign on high as they won all three medals in the men’s high jump T-63 event as India’s Shailesh Kumar, Mariyappan Thangavelu, and Ram Singh secured gold, silver and bronze medals, respectively.
Silver in canoe
It’s the FIRST 🏅 for 🇮🇳, at #AsianParaGames 2022
Huge cheers for our #TOPScheme Athlete @ItzPrachi_ 🚣♀️🥈
She’s just made history by winning SILVER in the Para Canoeing Women’s VL2 event at the #HangzhouAPG2022, clocking time of 1:03.147! 🌟👏
Not only is it a stellar… pic.twitter.com/Hexu4NGGLx
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 23, 2023
India’s Prachi Yadav finishes second in the women’s canoeing VL-2 event to give India another silver medal.
Another podium sweep in the club throw
🥇🥈🥉 Perfect Podium Finish for India 🇮🇳 at the #AsianParaGames! 🏆🌟
India was on FIRE🔥 at the Men’s Club Throw F-51 event, bringing home THREE GLORIOUS MEDALS 🇮🇳
🥇@pranavsoorma in an absolute GOLDEN moment struck GOLD with a Games Record throw of 30.01 m
🥈 Dharmabir in… pic.twitter.com/uSzoTzpdW4
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 23, 2023
India continued to shine at the 4th Asian Para Games as they once again secured all the medals, this time in the men’s club throw F-51 event.
India’s Pranav Soorma secured the gold medal with a record throw of 30.01 m, while his countrymen Dharambir and Amit Saroha secured silver and bronze medals, respectively at the same event. (firework.com)
Bronze in shotput
Shotput🏅for India!
Incredible Bronze by @GhangasMonu🥉in Men’s Shotput F11 event at the #AsianParaGames🇮🇳
His extraordinary Season’s Best throw of 12.33 m inspires us all!
Way to go Champ💪👏#HangzhouAPG2022#Cheer4India #Praise4Para#HallaBol#JeetegaBharat 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/m1hXLrq28Z
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 23, 2023
India’s Monu Ghangas secured another bronze medal for India in the shotput F-11 event.
First medal in shooting
India’s Unstoppable 🎖️ Streak continues as we grab the 1⃣st #AsianParaGames2002 Shooting medal🔫
Youngster @1903rudransh‘s awe-inspiring performance in the Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 event gives us a #Silver🥈
Many congratulations champ 🥳👏#AsianParaGames2022#Cheer4India… pic.twitter.com/fOHcjUwUDq
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 23, 2023
India has opened their medals account in shooting at the 2023 Asian Para Games with a silver medal, as India’s Rudransh Khandelwal has clinched the second spot in the men’s mixed 50 m pistol, SH-1 event.
Shooting at medals continues
.@AvaniLekhara , 🇮🇳’s Paralympic gem shines in R2 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 category 🥳
The #TOPSchemeAthelete wins a glorious #Gold for 🇮🇳, marking India’s second medal in Para Shooting at #AsianParaGames2022 so far
With a total score of 249.6, Avani also creates a new Asian… pic.twitter.com/8v6dAoXSGM
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 23, 2023
India secured yet another medal in shooting as India’s Avani Lekhara clinched the gold medal in the R2 10m Air Rifle Standing, SH-1 category.
Double success
Double Delight for 🇮🇳 in Men’s T47 High Jump at #AsianParaGames2022 #TOPSchemeAthlete @nishad_hj gives us a Golden🥇glory with a leap of 2.02m
Meanwhile, compatriot Ram Pal & #NCOE @SAI_Gandhinagar trainee claims #Silver🥈with highest leap of 1.94m
Let’s celebrate their… pic.twitter.com/KtzOMbM55A
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 23, 2023
India’s medal tally moves to 11 as they clinched gold and silver medals in the men’s high jump T-47 event.
India’s Nishad Kumarhj and Ram Pal secured gold and silver medals respectively
Medal number 12
Another Golden Triumph for 🇮🇳 at #AsianParaGames 🥳#ParaAthletics
Shoutout to @AnkurAthlete‘s sensational victory in the Men’s 5000m T11 event 🥳
Many congratulations Champ👏💪🏻#Cheer4India#Praise4Para#HallaBol#JeetegaBharat 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/WPN7e303PR
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 23, 2023
India now climbs to second position in the points table as they won their fifth gold medal thanks to Ankur Dhama securing the top spot in the men’s 5000m T-11 event.
Medal from judo
Kapil Parmar’s Silver Lining 🥈✌️
With a phenomenal performance of strength and skill,
Kapil Parmar secures the first Silver in Men’s – 60 Kg J1 in Judo in #AsianParaGames2022 💪✊
An exceptional achievement!🥋🏆#AsianParaGames#Cheer4India #Praise4Para #HallaBol… pic.twitter.com/v5oEo9EM0z— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 23, 2023
Indian judoka Kapil Parmar won India’s first medal in judo at the Para Asian Games as he secured a silver medal in the men’s judo 60 Kg J-1 category.
Double success from high jump
India’s Glittering Triumph 🥇🥉🇮🇳#TOPScheme Athlete Praveen soars to Gold and Unni Renu secures Bronze in the Men’s High Jump – T64 event at #AsianParaGames2022, shining brilliantly with their incredible performances. ✌️🏆
Congratulations to these outstanding champions for… pic.twitter.com/kmrM0S29PB
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 23, 2023
India’s Praveen Soars and Unni Renu secured gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the men’s high jump T-64 event, giving India yet another multi-medal event.
First from Taekwondo
1️⃣st ever Medal for 🇮🇳 in Para Taekwondo at #AsianParaGames 🥳@ArunaTanwar1 secures a well-deserved #Bronze🥉in Women’s K44 -47KG event of the #AsianParaGames2022
Congratulations to our champions, keeping the 🇮🇳 flag flying high👏 #Cheer4India#Praise4Para#HallaBol… pic.twitter.com/8gc8HVpw7Y
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 23, 2023
India’s Aruna Tiwary gave India its first medal as she secured a bronze medal in the women’s 47 Kg K-44 event.
Another from judo
Another addition to 🇮🇳’s Bronze🥉Collection at #AsianParaGames2022 🥳
Kokila adds to our pride with a remarkable performance in Women’s Para Judo!
Many congratulations champ🥳
#AsianParaGames2022#Cheer4India#Praise4Para#HallaBol#JeetegaBharat 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/rZi6O7SsLR
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 23, 2023
India adds another medal courtesy of Kokila, who secured a bronze medal in women’s 48 Kg J2 event.
