Who won India’s 100th medal at the 2026 Asian Para Games?
The Prime Minister’s website credited Sandeep Kumar’s men’s 400m T64 gold and world-record performance with being India’s 100th medal at the Games on 23 October.
The Prime Minister’s official website said Sandeep Kumar won gold in the men’s 400m T64 event with a world record, marking India’s 100th medal at the Asian Para Games on 23 October 2026.
The direct answer
The Prime Minister’s website published a congratulatory update dated 23 October for Sandeep Kumar’s gold in the men’s 400m T64 event and described the performance as India’s 100th medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games.
The wording is attributed to the official update. This article does not add an unverified timing or attempt to calculate the complete medal tally from selected announcements.
How to verify a medal claim
For a medal count, event classification and record status, the safest reference is the official competition results for the relevant event. News reports and congratulatory messages can help identify the result, but the full table should be checked before comparing countries or disciplines.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was credited with India’s 100th medal in the official message?
Sandeep Kumar, for gold in the men’s 400m T64 event.