Asian Para Games 2026: Sheetal Devi Reaches Two Archery Finals as India Continues Medal Rush

India’s campaign at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya gathered intense momentum on Day 2, highlighted by standout performances across archery, track and field, and shooting events. Para-archery sensation Sheetal Devi led the charge, securing her place in two separate finals and pushing closer to gold.

The day was marked by a strong medal rush for the Indian contingent. Deepthi Jeevanji starred on the track by capturing the gold medal in the women’s 400m T20 event while setting a new Asian Para Games record. Additional podium finishes rolled in throughout the day, contributing to a successful surge for the Indian squad.

Para-shooting also contributed significantly to the count. Srishti earned a silver medal in the 10m pistol event, while Manish Narwal and Ashok added two more silver medals to India's growing collection. Meanwhile, Bhavina Patel secured a bronze medal to further bolster the country's standing on Day 2.

With Sheetal Devi advancing deep into the archery brackets and multiple athletes delivering podium performances, India remains strongly positioned as competition continues in Aichi-Nagoya.