Bhavina Patel, who won a medal for India at the Tokyo Paralympics, began the Asian Para Games with a victory. Competing in the para‑table tennis event, the former Tokyo medallist secured her opening win on 16 October, signalling a strong start for the Indian contingent.
Suhas LY also recorded a winning start, defeating his opponent in the badminton competition on the same day. The Indian shuttler’s first‑round triumph adds to the early successes of India’s para athletes at the Games, raising hopes for further medals.