India recorded a historic double podium finish at the 2026 Asian Para Games, taking both the gold and silver medals in the women’s 1500m T12/T13 event, according to reporting by Times of India — Top Stories.
Soumya Kumar led the charge for the Indian contingent, capturing the gold medal with a personal best performance. Running alongside her guide, Bharath Kumar, Soumya set the pace to finish at the top of the podium in the middle-distance contest.
Dominant Track Display
The race turned into an exceptional showing for the national squad as Radha Venkatesh followed closely behind to capture the silver medal. Accompanied by her guide, Govind Solanki, Radha pushed the pace throughout the tightly contested event to ensure India claimed the top two positions.
The combined performances of both runners marked a standout moment on the track, underscoring the coordination and endurance displayed by the athletes and their respective running guides during the competition.
Boost to India's Medal Count
The 1-2 finish contributed significantly to India’s overall standings at the regional multi-sport event. By taking the top two spots in the T12/T13 classification, which features visually impaired athletes competing with guides, the duo provided a major lift to the country's track and field tally.
Officials and supporters celebrated the achievement, which demonstrated India's growing competitiveness in middle-distance events at the continental para-athletics level.
