List of Indian athletes to have medalled in multiple editions of Asian Para Games

Published at :November 7, 2023 at 3:06 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 12:59 AM

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Indian contingent scripted history by winning 111 medals.

The Asian Para Games is a prestigious multi-sport event that takes place every four years gathering talented athletes with physical disabilities from across the Asian continent. Over the past four editions, this sporting spectacle has ventured into the heart of diversity having been hosted by four nations.

It all began in 2010 in Guangzhou, China followed by Incheon, South Korea in 2014, Jakarta, Indonesia in 2018, and most recently, Hangzhou, China in 2022. Around 44 nations have come together to participate in this event with over 4000 athletes participating.

Indian para-athletes have scripted a remarkable chapter in the history of the Asian Para Games by achieving their highest-ever medal tally of 111 feats includes an impressive 29 gold medals. This accomplishment marks a significant leap from India’s past performances which saw 14 medals in 2010, 33 in 2014, and 72 in 2018.

The Asian Para Games 2023 stands out as India’s most outstanding showing since the inception of the Games, resulting in a remarkable 5th place in the overall medal standings. In this journey of the Asian Para Games, there are those standard-bearers, the athletes who have consistently stood atop the podium across multiple editions becoming a cornerstone of India’s Para Games legacy.

These exceptional individuals have not only secured medals but have also made pivotal contributions to India’s overall medal tally in every edition they’ve participated in. Their unwavering dedication to their sport has elevated them from the continental stage to the global arena where they have shone at the World Championships and the pinnacle of all sporting events, the Paralympics.

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The following is a combined table of athletes who have won medals across multiple editions (2010, 2014, 2018, 2023):

Name of Athlete	Event	Sport	Event Category	Years	Position
Amit Kumar Saroha	Club Throw	Athletics	F-31/32/51	2014, 2018	Gold
Amit Kumar Saroha	Men’s Discus Throw	Athletics	F-51/52/53	2010	Silver
Deepa Malik	Women’s Javelin throw	Athletics	F-33/34/52/53	2010	Bronze
Deepa Malik	Women’s Javelin Throw	Athletics	F-53/54	2014	Silver
Farman Basha	Men 49kg Powerlifting	Powerlifting	–	2010	Bronze
Farman Basha	Men’s Upto 49.00 kg	Powerlifting	–	2018	Silver
Parul Parmar	BMSTL3	Badminton	–	2010	Bronze
Parul Parmar	Women’s Singles	Badminton	SL3	2014, 2018	Gold
Ramkiaran Singh	Men’s 800m	Athletics	T-13	2010, 2014	Silver
Sandeep Singh Maan	Men’s 400m	Athletics	T-46	2010	Silver
Sandeep Singh Maan	Men’s 400m	Athletics	T-47	2014	Silver
Sharath Gayakwad	Individual Sabre Category B	Fencing	–	2010	Bronze
Sharath Gayakwad	Men’s Swimming Events (Multiple)	Swimming	Various	2014	Silver/Bronze
Sharad Kumar	Men’s High Jump	Athletics	T-42/63	2018	Gold
Sharad Kumar	Men’s High Jump	Athletics	T-42/63	2014	Gold
Pramod Bhagat	Singles/Doubles	Badminton	SL3	2018	Gold/Bronze
Pramod Bhagat	Singles/Doubles	Badminton	SL3	2023	Gold/Bronze
Suyash Jadhav	200m Individual Medley/50m Freestyle	Swimming	S7	2018	Gold/Brone
Suyash Jadhav	50m Butterfly	Swimming	S7	2023	Bronze
Neeraj Yadav	Javelin Throw	Athletics	F-55	2018	Gold
Neeraj Yadav	Javelin Throw/Discus	Athletics	F-55	2023	Gold
Ekta Bhyan	Women’s Club Throw	Athletics	F-32/51	2018	Gold
Ekta Bhyan	Women’s Club Throw	Athletics	F-32/51	2023	Bronze
Manish Narwal	Men’s 10m Air Pistol	Shooting	SH1	2018	Gold/Silver
Manish Narwal	Men’s 10m Air Pistol	Shooting	SH1	2023	Bronze
Bhavina Patel	Women’s Doubles	Table Tennis	Class 3-5	2018	Silver
Bhavina Patel	Women’s Singles	Table Tennis	Class 3-4	2023	Bronze
Sundar Singh Gurjar	Men’s Discus/Javelin	Athletics	F-46	2018	Silver/Bronze
Sundar Singh Gurjar	Men’s Javelin	Athletics	F-46	2023	Gold
Tek Chand	Men’s Shot Put	Athletics	F-54/55	2018	Bronze
Tek Chand	Men’s Shot Put	Athletics	F-54/55	2023	Bronze
Krishna Nagar	Men’s Singles	Badminton	SL6	2018	Bronze
Krishna Nagar	Men’s Singles/Doubles	Badminton	SL6	2023	Silver/Bronze
Manasi Joshi	Women’s Singles	Badminton	SL3	2018	Bronze
Manasi Joshi	Women’s Doubles	Badminton	SL3	2023	Gold