Asian Para Games 2026: Sheetal Devi, Toman Kumar Win Gold, India Clinch 16th Gold Medal

Indian archers Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar clinched a gold medal in the compound mixed team event on Day 4 of the Asian Para Games 2026, defeating Indonesia to secure India’s 16th gold medal of the competition.

The Indian duo delivered an outstanding performance, having earlier set a world record in the ranking round with a combined score of 1,402 points. Their impressive display continued in the medal event, further strengthening India’s campaign at the Games.

Sheetal Devi will now turn her attention to the compound women’s gold medal match, where she is scheduled to face Singapore’s Nur Alim.

India also made a strong start to the day, with Suvarna Raj winning gold in the women’s discus throw F54 event.

In para-archery, Swati Chaudhary secured a silver medal in the women’s W1 category. She narrowly lost 4-6 to China’s Cen Mengkan in a closely contested final.

Meanwhile, several Indian athletes are set to compete in the para-athletics finals. Shailesh Kumar, Rahul and Varun Bhati will feature in the men’s high jump T63 final, while Anjanaben Bumbadiya and Jayanti Behera will compete in the women’s 400m T47 final.

Parveen Kumar is scheduled to compete in the men’s javelin throw F56/F57 final, while Solairaj Dharmaraj will represent India in the men’s long jump T44/T62/T64 final.

With multiple medal contenders in action, India will look to build on its strong performance and add more medals to its tally on Day 4 of the Asian Para Games.