India to Compete in Para-Powerlifting and Multiple Sports at 2026 Asian Para Games
The 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, will feature para-powerlifting, a strength-based sport focusing on the bench press, with India sending eight athletes across men’s and women’s categories. The Games also include multiple para-sports such as badminton, athletics, archery, swimming, shooting, and judo, with Indian athletes competing in various events. The para-powerlifting competition will debut team events alongside individual categories, following internationally standardized rules.
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mint broke this story on 17 Oct, 05:41 pm. Other outlets followed.