India Expands Podium Tally on Day 4 in Nagoya
The Asian Para Games 2026 Day 4 India Medal Surge saw Indian athletes continue their stellar performance at the continental games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. India maintained its strong positioning inside the top six of the overall medal standings following remarkable performances across swimming, archery, and table tennis.
Building on early momentum, the contingent pushed its total count further, driven by high-purity execution in individual finals.
Kapil Kumar Secures Swimming Silver
A key individual triumph during the competition occurred in the pool, where swimmer Kapil Kumar earned a silver medal in the men’s 400m freestyle S10 event. Kumar clocked a time of 4:38.44 to finish second behind Japan’s Akito Minai, securing another vital podium finish for India’s aquatic team.
In archery events, star archer Sheetal Devi delivered standout performances, advancing through elimination rounds to secure top honors in compound individual categories.
Table Tennis and Badminton Contenders Advance
In the mixed doubles XD7 table tennis competition, the Indian duo of Bhavina Patel and Subham Wadhwa signed off with a bronze medal after a hard-fought semifinal battle against South Korea.
Meanwhile, shuttler Pramod Bhagat staged an impressive comeback victory in para-badminton singles to secure his spot in the medal rounds. These collective victories highlight the growing competitive depth of Indian para-sports.
Summary of Day 4 Athletic Achievements
The table below outlines key medal results recorded during the fourth day of competition.
| Serial No. | Discipline & Event | Athlete Achiever | Podium Result Recorded |
| 1 | Men’s 400m Freestyle S10 | Kapil Kumar | Silver Medal (4:38.44) |
| 2 | Compound Archery Finals | Sheetal Devi | Gold Medal Performance |
| 3 | Mixed Doubles XD7 Table Tennis | Bhavina Patel & Subham Wadhwa | Bronze Medal Finish |
| 4 | Para-Badminton Singles | Pramod Bhagat | Advanced to Decider Finals |