New Delhi. The excellent performance of Indian athletes continues in the Asian Para Games 2026. On the fourth day of the competition, Indian players won medals in Track and Field events on the basis of their unique speed and determination. With the latest results, India’s total medal tally has reached 53, and India is firmly at the fourth position in the points table. The golden performance of Simran Sharma and Dilip Mahadu Gavit and the appreciation of President Draupadi Murmu has brought pride to the entire country.

Simran Sharma’s historic ‘double gold’, won 100 meter title with new games record

Indian star para-athlete Simran Sharma has created new history with her stormy speed on the track. After winning her first gold medal in the women’s 200m T12 event by setting a new ‘Games record’, Simran also won her second gold medal in the women’s 100m T12 sprint event by setting a new record in the event. The difference between Simran and the runner-up athlete from Iran in the final match was telling of Simran’s tremendous dominance.

With this double gold medal, Simran has become one of the most successful Indian female athletes of the ongoing Asian Para Games.

Dilip Gavit created history: gave gold to India in 100 meter T47 event

Dilip Mahadu Gavit, who made his new mark in 100 meter sprint after his original event was removed from the Commonwealth Games, has also hoisted his flag in Nagoya. In the men’s 100 meter T47 sprint event, Dilip, despite lagging behind in the beginning, achieved unimaginable speed in the last 30 meters and overtook all his rivals.

Although India’s Mohammed Morsinganakath was in the lead for most of the race, Dilip’s unexpected sprint in the final moments gave him the gold medal, setting a new Games record. With this gold medal of Dilip, India’s total number of medals in the Asian Para Games increased to 51, which later increased to 53.

Ravi Rongali won bronze in shot put F40, medals in other sports also

Along with track, Indian players also shone in field events. India’s Ravi Rongali won the bronze medal in the men’s shot put F40 event. In his second attempt, he threw the shot 10.02 meters and secured the third position.

The gold medal of this event was won by Iraq’s Gharrah Tunayash (10.78 meters) and the silver medal was won by Malaysia’s Gan-Erdene Gunsukh (10.30 meters).

President Draupadi Murmu congratulated the athletes, wrote inspiring words on X

On this historic golden success of Indian players, the country’s President Draupadi Murmu shared several congratulatory messages on the social media platform ‘X’:

• Ayush Verma (Gold Medal – Shot Put): The President wrote that AYUSH has proved its consistency at the highest level with this gold medal, of which the country is extremely proud.

• Praveen Kumar (Gold Medal – High Jump): The President praised Praveen for successfully defending the gold medal with a new Games record in the men’s high jump and said that the hoisting of the tricolor at the Games venue was a proud moment for every Indian.

• Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag (Silver Medal – Para Compound Archery): Congratulating both the athletes on winning silver medals in the women’s doubles archery event, the President inspired them to take Indian para-archery to new heights.

• Bunty (Silver Medal – High Jump) and Anubhav Chaudhary and Rakeshbhai Bhatt (Bronze Medal – 100 Meters): The President also praised the dedication and performance of Bunty for winning the silver medal with a personal best in the men’s high jump and Anubhav Chaudhary and Rakeshbhai Bhatt, who won the bronze medal in the 100 meter track event.