In an extraordinary day of track-and-field dominance at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on October 23, 2026, Indian para-athletes Sandeep and Haney delivered world-record-breaking performances in their respective events, propelling India past the milestone 100-medal mark. Competing in the men’s 400m T64 final at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, Sandeep powered through the home stretch to clock a stunning 52.28 seconds, setting a new world record and capturing gold ahead of Saudi Arabia's Nour Alsana. Moments later in the field events, javelin specialist Haney unleashed a monumental throw of 60.49 meters on his final attempt in the men's javelin F37/38 final, setting a second world record for the nation and securing the gold medal over Iran’s Hormoz Seidikazpounji. The double gold surge was bolstered by quarter-miler Ajay Kumar, who took bronze in the 400m T64 event with a Games-record time of 53.61 seconds. National coaches and athletics officials praised the technical precision and explosive conditioning of the squad, noting that the consecutive world records highlight the rapid professionalization of India’s para-sports infrastructure. The remarkable performances capped off a historic Day 5 in Japan, firmly cementing India’s upper-echelon standing on the international para-athletics stage.

Record-Breaking Double Gold Push India into Triple Digits

India's campaign at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya reached a major milestone on Friday, October 23, 2026, as track and field stars Sandeep and Haney clinched gold medals in world-record fashion.

Competing at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, the duo produced world-class performances within minutes of each other. Their victories brought India’s total medal haul past the 100-mark, consolidating the nation’s fourth-place standing on the overall medal leaderboard behind host nation Japan, China, and Iran.

Overview: Asian Para Games Performance & Record Breakdown

Athlete / EventDiscipline & ClassificationWinning Mark / ResultHistoric Significance
SandeepMen’s 400m (T44)52.28 secondsWorld Record (Breached 100th medal mark)
HaneyMen’s Javelin Throw (F37/F38)60.49 metresWorld Record (Secured 25th overall Gold)
Ajay KumarMen’s 400m (T44)53.61 secondsBronze Medal (Paired with Sandeep on podium)
India Team TotalMulti-Sport Contingent100+ Medals25 Gold, 32 Silver, 43 Bronze

Masterclass Performance on the Track and Field

In the men's 400m T44 final, Sandeep commanded the race from the opening gun. Holding off a late sprint challenge from Saudi Arabia's Alsana Noor, he surged across the finish line in 52.28 seconds. The timing shaved over a second off his previous personal best to set a new world record and officially seal India's 100th medal at the Games. Teammate Ajay Kumar earned bronze in the same race with a time of 53.61 seconds.

India's 100-Medal Asian Para Games Progression Pipeline: ------------------------------------------------------- Strong Morning Finals (Shooting & Archery) ──> Sandeep Sets 400m T44 World Record ──> 100th Medal Confirmed ──> Haney Sets Javelin F37/38 World Record ──> 25th Gold Medal Locked

Moments later in the field events, javelin thrower Haney delivered a remarkable throw in the F37/F38 combined final. His fifth-attempt throw of 60.49 metres comfortably cleared the field, establishing a new world record and bringing up India's 25th gold medal of the competition.

"Sandeep and Haney's world-record victories represent the high level of preparation and grit in our athletics contingent. Breaching the 100-medal threshold with world records sets a proud benchmark for Indian para-sports on the world stage." — Paralympic Committee of India Representative

A Milestone Campaign for Indian Para-Sports

Reaching 100 medals marks only the second time in Asian Para Games history that an Indian contingent has crossed the century mark in overall medals.

With further finals scheduled in para-badminton, para-shooting, and para-archery over the remaining sessions, the Indian delegation remains within reach of surpassing its all-time high gold medal count from previous international continental Games.