At the Asian Para Games 2026, held in Nagoya, India celebrated a significant victory in archery as Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi secured the gold medal in the men's para recurve doubles event. The Indian duo showcased their skill and determination, winning the final against China with a decisive score of 5-1 on set points. Initially, both teams shared the opening set with a score of 35, but Singh and Sundi took control in the subsequent sets, winning 37-36 and 38-36 respectively, ultimately clinching the title at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square on October 23, 2026.

In contrast, the women's para recurve doubles team of Bhawna Choudhary and Pooja Jatyan faced a tougher challenge, ultimately finishing with a silver medal. The Indian pair lost to China's Gao Zihan and Wang Xueqian in the final, suffering a clean sweep with a score of 0-6. Choudhary and Jatyan struggled throughout the match, scoring 31, 30, and 29 points in the three sets, which highlighted the dominance of their opponents.S3

The achievements of Singh, Sundi, Choudhary, and Jatyan at the Asian Para Games 2026 not only underline the growing prowess of Indian athletes in para sports but also foster national pride, as evidenced by the enthusiastic support from fans and officials alike. The event continues to serve as a platform for athletes with disabilities to showcase their talents on an international stage.S1S2