Chandigarh: Haryana’s para-athletes have created history with their outstanding performance at the Asian Para Games, held in Japan from October 18 to 24, 2026. Indian athletes brought glory to the country by winning a total of 114 medals at the international competition, with Haryana making a significant contribution by securing 31 medals, including 9 gold medals, along with silver and bronze medals.
Congratulating all the athletes who excelled at the Asian Para Games, their coaches, support staff, family members and all sports officials, Arti Singh Rao, President of the Para Sports Association of Haryana, expressed pride in the state’s remarkable performance. She said that Haryana’s para-athletes have consistently delivered outstanding performances in national and international competitions.
Arti Singh Rao also appreciated the role of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI). She said that the encouragement being extended to para-sports in the country under the aegis of the Paralympic Committee of India is providing athletes with better opportunities to hone their talent and represent India at the international level.
Arti Singh Rao wished all the medal winners a bright future and expressed confidence that Haryana’s athletes would continue to achieve such remarkable milestones for the country in future competitions.