India announces its para powerlifting squad for the Asian Para Games 2026, featuring Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jhandu Kumar.
India has announced its para-powerlifting squad for the Asian Para Games 2026. The eight-member squad features Jhandu Kumar, who won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Kumar lifted his lifetime best of 190kg. Suman Devi, Jaspreet Kaur, Ashok, and Parmjeet Kumar were also part of the CWG 2026 campaign. India has approved a 275-member contingent for the Asian Para Games 2026. The Indian contingent includes 166 athletes, with 111 men and 55 women para athletes, participating in 10 sporting events. The approval also includes 109 officials accompanying the contingent. The Para Games 2026 are scheduled from 18 to 24 October in Nagoya. In the latest sports news, the opening ceremony will be held on 18th October 2026.
India’s Powerlifting Squad
Women’s Squad
- Suman Devi, 61kg
- Kasthuri Rajamani, 67kg
- Jaspreet Kaur, 45kg
- Seema Rani, 61kg
Men’s Squad
- Ashok, 65kg
- Jhandu Kumar, 72kg
- Manish Kumar, 59kg
- Parmjeet Kumar, 59kg
Jhandu Kumar Brings Commonwealth Experience
Jhandu Kumar enters the Asian Para Games campaign after securing bronze in the men’s heavyweight para powerlifting event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He won the medal with a lift of 190kg and attempted 196kg on his final attempt to set a Commonwealth Games record.
His podium finish was also significant for India, as it marked the country’s first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Kumar will now be part of India’s eight-member para powerlifting squad for the Asian Para Games.
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