India secures 70 medals including, 17 gold, 21 silver, 32 bronze at Asian Para Games

India has secured 70 medals so far including, 17 gold, 21 silver, and 32 bronze at the ongoing Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China. Babu Sidhartha wins gold in R6 - Mixed 50m Rifle Prone SH1 by scoring 247.7. He leapfrogged China's Chao Dong by 0.2 points in a close battle. 

In men's F-46 shot put, Sachin Khilari clinched the first gold on day four, breaching the Record mark by registering 16.03m. Narayan Thakur kickstarted today's medal streak with a bronze in men's T35 100m. He clocks 14.37 seconds in the event to clinch bronze. Meanwhile, Shreyansh Tiwari secured an impressive bronze in the men's T-37 100m event with a remarkable time of 12.24 seconds.

 

Today, the Indian contingent will aim to maintain their successful



performance at the Para Asian Games, with numerous events such as Lawn Bowl, Athletics, Archery, Shooting, Badminton, Chess, Cycling, Powerlifting and Table Tennis scheduled throughout the day.

 

Yesterday, India continued its impressive performance at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, adding a whopping 30 medals to their kitty. India swept the podium in men's F-46 Javelin throw. Sundar Singh tops the event and clinched gold with a new world record by registering 68.60m. Rinku closely followed with a best throw of 67.08m, while Ajeet Singh settled for the bronze with a distance of 63.52m. Zainab Khatoon wins silver medal and helped add the 50th medal for India in Women's 61kg Powerlifting.