Asian Para Games 2026: India Dominates Shot Put with Historic Podium Sweep
India achieves a historic podium sweep in men's shot put at the Asian Para Games 2026 as Sachin Khilari bags gold with a Games record.
India has sent a powerful message of dominance at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. In a stunning display of strength and precision, the Indian contingent achieved their second clean sweep of the podium, claiming the gold, silver, and bronze medals in the men's shot put F46 event.
Sachin Khilari Smashes Games Record
The highlight of the day was the performance of Paralympic medallist Sachin Khilari. In a high-tension finale, Khilari secured the gold medal with a spectacular throw of 15.87 metres on his very last attempt. This feat not only earned him the top spot but also established a new Games record, cementing his status as a powerhouse in the sport.
Joining him on the podium were fellow countrymen Mohd Yasser and Praveen. Yasser clinched the silver medal with a season-best throw of 15.06m, while Praveen rounded off the Indian triumph by securing the bronze with a mark of 14.94m.
Bhagyashri Jadhav Adds to the Glory
The success continued in the women's category as Bhagyashri Jadhav delivered a stellar performance in the women's shot put F34 event. Jadhav secured the silver medal with a personal-best throw of 8.19m on her third attempt, having previously recorded a strong 8.14m in her second try.
While Jadhav's performance was impressive, China's Lijuan Zou took the gold, setting a new Games record with a throw of 9.07m. This marks the second consecutive silver medal for Jadhav in this specific event at the Asian Para Games.
A Pattern of Dominance: The Discus Sweep
The shot put victory is India's second complete podium takeover at the current Games. This follows a similar masterclass on Day 2 during the men's discus throw F43/F44/F62/F64 final. In that event, the results were determined by the Raza points system, which balances performances across various disability classifications.
- Devender Kumar: Won gold with 781 Raza points (best throw: 49.71m).
- Rakesh: Secured silver with 771 Raza points.
- Pardeep Kumar: Took bronze with 669 Raza points, despite recording the longest overall throw of the competition at 51.15m.
India's Standings
With these latest additions to the tally, India has climbed to fifth place in the overall medal standings. The nation has currently amassed a total of 45 medals, consisting of 12 gold, 15 silver, and 18 bronze medals.