Asian Para Games 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: India eye another medal rush on Day 2 after strong opening
Shooter Mona Agarwal, long jumper Nishad Kumar, middle-distance runner Soumya Kumar and javelin thrower Rinku Hooda led India’s gold-medal charge. Archer Sheetal Devi also matched the world record with 704 points in the women’s compound qualification round.
On Tuesday, India will target further medals across para-athletics, archery, shooting, swimming and powerlifting. Sheetal and Payal Nag will be among the athletes to watch as they compete in the women’s compound doubles quarterfinals after topping the qualification rankings with a combined score of 1,379 points.
Para badminton will also feature prominently, with Indian players competing across singles, doubles and mixed doubles.
With 11 medals already secured, India will aim to maintain their momentum on Day 2 and strengthen their position in the overall standings.
