Simran won two gold at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Photo: Special Arrangement
\n\nIndia won five gold medals in athletics on the third day of the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya as its overall tally climbed to 62. The country's 18 podium finishes across disciplines lifted it to fifth in the standings, with athletics continuing to drive its medal charge.
\n\nSprinter Simran, high-jumper Praveen Kumar and shot-putter Sachin Khilari stood out, setting Games records in their respective events. Dilip Gavit and Ayush Verma were the other Indian athletes to win gold medals on the day.
\n\nAt the end of the day, India's tally stood at 14 gold, 22 silver and 26 bronze medals. Of these, athletics contributed 42 medals, comprising 13 gold, 14 silver and 15 bronze. Indian athletes are competing in 60 of the 62 disciplines.
\n\nSimran completes sprint double; Gavit leads Indian one-two
\n\nSimran claimed the women's 100m T12 gold, setting a Games record of 12.02 seconds. She had earlier won the 200m T12 title. The visually impaired sprinter finished ahead of Iran's Hajar Safarzadeh, who clocked 12.30 seconds, while Indonesia's Made Ni Putri took bronze in 12.51 seconds.
\n\nGavit won the men's 100m T47 gold…
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