Asian Para Games 2023: India’s medal tally after Day 3, 25th October

India achieved a record 30 medals on October 25.

In a spectacular showcase of talent, India continued to make a mark at the Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. The highlight of the day was reigning Olympic and world champion Sumit Antil's outstanding performance in the men’s javelin F64 event.

Number of medals presented to Indian athletes on 25th October

Sumit Antil not only defended his gold medal but also set a new world record with a stunning throw. His first attempt of 66.22m easily surpassed the Games Record of 56.29m, which he had previously set in 2018. He didn't stop there and delivered a remarkable second throw of 70.48m, just short of his own world record of 70.83m achieved at the World Para Athletics Championships in Paris earlier this year. Antil then went on to smash that record with a 73.29m attempt.

Sundar Singh added to India's glory by breaking the world record with a throw of 68.60m in the Men’s Javelin Throw-F46 final, overtaking the previous record set by Sri Lankan Dinesh Priyantha. This throw also set new records for the Games and the Asian region.

In the men’s javelin throw F37/38 category, Haney secured gold with a Games record throw of 55.97m in his third attempt. India's Ankur Dhama and Rakshitha Raju clinched gold in the men’s and women’s 1500m T11 events. Nimisha Suresh contributed to India's success by winning the 15th gold in the Women’s long jump T47 category.

Asian Para Games 2023: Updated Indian medal tally 25th October

China leads the pack by a significant margin, with a remarkable total of 300 medals, including 118 gold, 96 silver, and 86 bronze.

In the second position, IR Iran has secured 73 medals, with a slightly unbalanced distribution - 24 gold, 30 silver, and 19 bronze. Japan occupies the third spot with 69 medals, showcasing a balanced distribution of 20 gold, 21 silver, and 28 bronze. Thailand follows in fourth place, amassing 63medals, including 20 gold, 13 silver, and 30 bronze. Their achievement is characterized by consistent podium finishes and a focus on gold medals.

Uzbekistan stands fifth with 55 medals - 17 gold, 17 silver, and 21 bronze, indicating a well-rounded performance with a particular emphasis on securing gold and silver.

India, in the sixth position, has earned 64 medals, including 15 gold, 20 silver, and 29 bronze. While India's gold medal count is relatively lower compared to some of the other countries, they have displayed a concerted effort to secure silver and bronze medals, contributing to their overall standing.

What to expect from the Indian contingent on 26th October?

On October 26, the Indian contingent is poised for a day filled with diverse sporting events at the Asian Para Games 2023. In athletics, several finals are scheduled, including the women's shot put-F33, men's discus throw-F37, and men's shot put-F46, where Indian athletes aim to secure podium finishes. Additionally, powerlifting enthusiasts can look forward to the women's 67 kg Final.

Table tennis features crucial matches, with Indian players competing in mixed doubles and men's doubles events, striving for advancement. Meanwhile, the wheelchair fencing event is set to see the Indian team in action, with the men's foil team quarterfinals presenting an exciting opportunity.

The day promises a mix of intense competition and medal aspirations across various sports disciplines for the Indian contingent.