Manjeet Smashes Personal Best for Silver as India Hits 46 Medals
Indian para-athlete Manjeet secures silver in javelin throw F13 with a personal best, pushing India's total medal tally to 46.
Indian para-athlete Manjeet has soared to new heights at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, clinching a silver medal in the men's javelin throw F13. In a stunning display of strength and precision, Manjeet recorded a personal-best throw of 61.03 metres on Wednesday, ensuring a podium finish and pushing India's overall medal haul to 46.
A Career-Defining Performance
The highlight of the competition came during Manjeet's second attempt in the men's javelin throw F12/13 event. By hitting the 61.03m mark, he not only secured the silver but also eclipsed his own previous records. This achievement is the culmination of a dominant season for the athlete, who has already tasted gold at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 in Delhi and the Indian Open Para Athletics Championships in Bengaluru.
Manjeet had already signaled his intent during the Asian Para Games qualifiers, where he secured gold with a throw of 59.08m. His silver in Japan marks India's 30th medal specifically in para athletics at these Games.
India's Medal Surge
With Manjeet's addition, India's total medal tally now stands at 46, consisting of:
- Gold: 12
- Silver: 16
- Bronze: 18
Podium Sweep in Shot Put
The excitement didn't stop with the javelin. India achieved a dominant "clean sweep" in the men's shot put F46, claiming all three medals. Paralympic medallist Sachin Khilari took the gold with a Games-record throw of 15.87m on his final attempt. He was followed by Mohd Yasser, who secured silver with a season-best of 15.06m, and Praveen, who took the bronze with 14.94m.
This follows another incredible performance on Day 2 in the men's discus throw F43/F44/F62/F64 final. Devender Kumar (781 Raza points), Rakesh (771 points), and Pardeep Kumar (669 points) swept the podium. Interestingly, Pardeep recorded the longest physical throw of the event at 51.15m but finished third due to the Raza points system, which balances different disability classifications.
Bhagyashri Jadhav Continues Her Streak
Adding to the glory, Bhagyashri Jadhav secured a silver medal in the women's shot put F34. Jadhav achieved a personal-best throw of 8.19m on her third attempt. While she finished behind China's Lijuan Zou—who set a Games record of 9.07m—this marks the second consecutive Asian Para Games where Jadhav has won silver in this specific event.