Asian Para Games 2026: Updated medal tally after Day 3, October 21
India reclaimed the fifth spot after winning 27 medals on Day 3
A bumper 27-medal haul on Day 3 saw India leapfrog Iran to recapture fifth place in the Asian Para Games 2026 medal tally.
After adding 24 medals on Day 2, the Indian contingent produced another prolific outing on Wednesday, to push the nation’s overall count to 14 gold, 22 silver, and 26 bronze medals.
Para-athletics once again formed the bedrock of the surge, contributing 21 alone. Sprint sensation Simran Sharma captured her second title of the Games, blazing to gold in the women’s 100m T12 with a Games-record time of 12.02 seconds.
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Games records tumbled in the field event as well, with Praveen Kumar topping the men’s high jump T44/64 and Sachin Khilari dominating the men’s shot put F46.
Ayush Verma struck gold in the men’s shot put F53, while Dilip Gavit sprinted to gold in the men’s 100m T47 (10.69s), narrowly beating compatriot Mohammed Morssinganakath Basil (10.72s) for a brilliant 1–2 finish. Track and field has now delivered 42 medals to India’s campaign.
India also picked up key podium finishes across para-archery, swimming, powerlifting, and badminton. Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag claimed silver in the women’s compound doubles, while in para-swimming Ravi Kartik Budigina secured his second silver with a second-place finish in men’s 100m backstroke S13.
Himanshu Nandal bagged bronze in breaststroke. Meanwhile, in para-powerlifting, Kasthuri Rajamani captured a gritty silver medal in the women’s 67kg division.
In para-badminton, Krishna Nagar and Sivarajan Solaimalai assured a silver in the men’s doubles SH6 category. India also confirmed at least three more medals in men’s singles SL4, with defending champion Suhas LY, Naveen Sivakumar, and Abhijeet Sakhuja reaching the semi-finals.
Updated Medal Tally after 21st October at Asian Para Games 2026
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| # | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| 1 | China | 107 | 62 | 57 | 226 |
| 2 | Japan | 29 | 36 | 35 | 100 |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 29 | 30 | 30 | 89 |
| 4 | Republic of Korea | 15 | 14 | 17 | 46 |
| 5 | India | 14 | 22 | 26 | 62 |
| 6 | Thailand | 14 | 19 | 29 | 62 |
| 7 | Iran | 14 | 18 | 26 | 58 |
| 8 | Kazakhstan | 10 | 11 | 16 | 37 |
| 9 | Indonesia | 8 | 8 | 22 | 38 |
| 10 | Iraq | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| 11 | Saudi Arabia | 4 | 6 | 1 | 11 |
| 12 | Malaysia | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15 |
| 13 | Mongolia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 14 | Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | Chinese Taipei | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 16 | Philippines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 17 | Hong Kong | 1 | 8 | 12 | 21 |
| 18 | Vietnam | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 19 | Kyrgyzstan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 | Singapore | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 21 | Qatar | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 21 | Sri Lanka | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 23 | United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 24 | Bahrain | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 24 | Pakistan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 24 | North Korea | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 24 | Tajikistan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 28 | Myanmar | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 26 | Qatar | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 27 | Timor-Leste | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 28 | Myanmar | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 29 | Cambodia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 29 | Kuwait | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 29 | Oman | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 29 | Syria | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
China has crossed the century mark in gold medals, amassing 107 golds in an extraordinary 226-medal overall haul to maintain an insurmountable lead at the top.
Japan holds second place with 100 medals, edging Uzbekistan on silver counts despite both nations being locked at 29 golds each. South Korea stayed fourth with 15 golds and 46 total medals.
India, Thailand, and Iran entered a fierce deadlock with 14 golds apiece, but India’s superior silver count (22) earned them the fifth spot ahead of Thailand in sixth and Iran in seventh respectively.
How many medals did India win on Day 3 (October 21) of the Asian Para Games 2026?
India clinched 27 medals on day 3 of the event.
What is India’s medal tally after Day 3 (October 21) at the Asian Para Games 2026?
India’s medal count stands on 14 golds, 22 silvers and 26 bronzes. The nation has so far won 62 medals.
What is India’s position in the medal table after Day 3 (October 21) of Asian Para Games 2026?
India have retaken the fifth spot in the overall medal table after Day 3.
Who leads the medal table after Day 3 (October 21) of Asian Para Games 2026?
China has a strong grip on the medal table, with 107 gold medals and a total of 226 medals, making them undisputed leaders in the overall tally.
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