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Indian Para Judokas Win Two Medals at Asian Para Games
India's visually impaired judokas claimed two medals at the Asian Para Games 2026, with Kokila securing silver and Kapil Parmar capturing bronze in their respective categories.
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Kokila earned a silver medal in the women's J2 category 52 kg weight division at the ongoing Asian Para Games 2026, adding to India's medal tally in judo. The achievement marks a strong performance by India's visually impaired athletes in the sport.
In the men's competition, Kapil Parmar secured a bronze medal in the J1 category 70 kg division, demonstrating consistent performance by Indian para judokas at the continental Games.
The two medals underscore India's growing strength in para judo, with the country's visually impaired athletes competing effectively against their Asian counterparts. The performances are part of India's broader efforts to strengthen its presence across multiple disciplines at the Asian Para Games.
India continues to build on its para sports achievements, with judokas forming an important part of the contingent competing at the Games.