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India fields 168 athletes, including 61 debutants, for Asian Para Games 2026
✍️ EdexLive
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 07:16 AM
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India will send a 168‑strong squad to the Asian Para Games 2026, featuring 61 first‑time participants and 33 athletes from the Khelo India programme.
The Indian Paralympic Association has announced a 168‑member contingent for the upcoming Asian Para Games 2026. Among the squad, 61 athletes are making their debut at the continental event, underscoring a fresh wave of talent in the country’s para‑sport ecosystem.
A notable segment of the team comprises 33 athletes selected through the Khelo India programme, reflecting the government’s push to nurture grassroots para‑sport talent and provide them with a platform on the Asian stage.
The delegation will compete across a range of disciplines, from athletics and swimming to wheelchair basketball and table tennis. Officials expect the blend of experienced performers and newcomers to enhance India’s medal prospects and raise the profile of para‑sports domestically.
Preparations have intensified in the weeks leading up to the Games, with training camps, medical support and equipment upgrades aimed at ensuring athletes are competition‑ready. The contingent’s performance will be closely watched as a barometer of India’s progress in inclusive sports development.
A notable segment of the team comprises 33 athletes selected through the Khelo India programme, reflecting the government’s push to nurture grassroots para‑sport talent and provide them with a platform on the Asian stage.
The delegation will compete across a range of disciplines, from athletics and swimming to wheelchair basketball and table tennis. Officials expect the blend of experienced performers and newcomers to enhance India’s medal prospects and raise the profile of para‑sports domestically.
Preparations have intensified in the weeks leading up to the Games, with training camps, medical support and equipment upgrades aimed at ensuring athletes are competition‑ready. The contingent’s performance will be closely watched as a barometer of India’s progress in inclusive sports development.