Preeti Pal Smashes Personal Best for Silver as India Hits 30-Medal Mark
Preeti Pal secures silver in the Women's 200m T35 event, pushing India's total medal tally to 30 at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
India's athletic campaign at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya has reached a new milestone. In a stunning display of speed and determination, Preeti Pal secured a silver medal in the Women’s 200m T35 event, propelling India's overall medal count to 30.
A Remarkable Leap in Performance
Preeti Pal's journey to the podium in the 2026 Games is a testament to her hard work and growth. Clocking in at 29.53 seconds, she showed a massive improvement over her previous outing. During the 2022 Asian Para Games, Preeti had finished in 4th place with a time of 32.19 seconds.
By slashing 2.66 seconds off her previous time, she climbed the ranks to claim the silver. While Preeti put up a fierce fight, the gold medal went to China's Zhou Xia, who set a new Games record with a blistering time of 28.03 seconds.
Dominance on the Track: Simran and Tejal Shine
The track events continued to be a goldmine for the Indian contingent. In the T12 category, India showcased absolute dominance with two athletes securing podium finishes:
- Simran Sharma: Claimed the gold medal with a commanding performance, finishing first in 24.80 seconds.
- Tejalben Damor: Secured the bronze medal, achieving a personal best time of 25.23 seconds.
Success in the Pool
The winning streak extended beyond the athletics track and into the swimming pool. Niranjan Mukundan added another valuable medal to India's collection, clinching bronze in the men’s 200m individual medley (SM7 category), further diversifying India's success across different sporting disciplines.
India's Medal Haul at a Glance
With these latest achievements, India has established a strong presence at the 5th Asian Para Games. The current tally stands at 30 medals, broken down as follows:
- Gold: 7
- Silver: 10
- Bronze: 13
As the games progress in Japan, the Indian athletes continue to deliver high-voltage performances, proving their mettle on the international stage.