The Asian Para Games is an outstanding platform that showcases the talents of differently-abled athletes. This year, in Hangzhou, the People’s Republic of China, the event has been as thrilling as ever, with athletes from all over Asia competing fiercely from October 22 to 28. Let’s delve deeper into India’s performance and how its athletes fared.
India’s Impressive Performance in Previous Games
In the 2018 Asian Para Games, India showcased its prowess by sending 190 athletes and bagging an impressive 72 medals, including 15 gold. That year, it was India’s best performance at this quadrennial event.
India’s Largest Contingent Ever
This year, the nation has outdone itself by sending a record 303 athletes. This comprises 191 men and 112 women. It’s an impressive feat and stands as the country’s largest contingent to this continental event.
| No. | Athlete | Sport | Event | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankur Dhama | Athletics | Men’s 5000m-T11 | Gold |
| 2 | Nishad Kumar | Athletics | Men’s High Jump-T47 | Gold |
| 3 | Ram Pal | Athletics | Men’s High Jump-T47 | Silver |
| 4 | Shailesh Kumar | Athletics | Men’s High Jump-T63 | Gold |
| 5 | Mariyappan Thangavelu | Athletics | Men’s High Jump-T63 | Silver |
| 6 | Monu Ghangas | Athletics | Men’s Shot Put-F11 | Bronze |
| 7 | Pranav Soorma | Athletics | Men’s Club Throw-F51 | Gold |
| 8 | Dharambir | Athletics | Men’s Club Throw-F51 | Silver |
| 9 | Amit Kumar | Athletics | Men’s Club Throw-F51 | Bronze |
| 10 | Prachi Yadav | Canoe | Women’s VL2 | Silver |
| 11 | Kapil Parmar | Judo | Men -60 kg J1 | Silver |
| 12 | Kokila | Judo | Women -48 kg J2 | Bronze |
| 13 | Avani Lekhara | Shooting | R2 – Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | Gold |
| 14 | Rudransh Khandelwal | Shooting | P4 – Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 | Silver |
| 15 | Aruna | Taekwondo | Women’s K44 -47KG | Bronze |
| 16 | Praveen Kumar | Athletics | Men’s High Jump-T64 | Gold |
| 17 | Unni Renu | Athletics | Men’s High Jump-T64 | Bronze |
Asian Para Games 2023 medals tally – top list
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 31 | 29 | 23 | 83 |
| 2 | Iran | 9 | 9 | 6 | 24 |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 6 | 6 | 8 | 20 |
| 4 | India | 6 | 6 | 5 | 17 |
| 5 | Thailand | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
India’s athletes have shown immense dedication and skill at the Asian Para Games 2023. While there’s still a gap to bridge with the top-ranking country, China, the nation’s potential is undeniable. We look forward to more record-breaking performances from India in the future.
FAQs:
- Where are the Asian Para Games 2023 being held?
- The games are being held in Hangzhou, the People’s Republic of China.
- How many medals did India win this year?
- India won a total of 17 medals.
- Who won a gold medal for India in Men’s 5000m-T11?
- Ankur Dhama won the gold medal in Men’s 5000m-T11.
- Which country tops the medal tally at the Asian Para Games 2023?
- China leads the medal tally.
- How many athletes did India send to the Asian Para Games 2023?
- India sent 303 athletes.
- How many gold medals did India win at the Asian Para Games 2023?
- India clinched 6 gold medals.
- Which Indian athlete won a silver medal in Women’s VL2 Canoe?
- Prachi Yadav won the silver medal in Women’s VL2 Canoe.
- Who won bronze for India in the Men’s High Jump-T64 category?
- Unni Renu secured the bronze in Men’s High Jump-T64.
- How many silver medals did India win in the 2023 Asian Para Games?
- India grabbed 6 silver medals.
- What was India’s rank in the medal tally?
- India ranked 4th in the medal tally.