In Brief
- Swati Chaudhary won silver in W1 archery at Asian Para Games 2026.
- Her medal is India's first-ever in this category at the Games.
- She narrowly lost to world No. 23 Chinese archer in a close final.
- The final scores were 25-17, 21-22, 22-21, 20-30, 21-28 across five sets.
Historic silver for India in W1 archery
Swati Chaudhary created history for India by winning the nation’s first-ever medal in the W1 category of archery at the 2026 Asian Para Games. The event took place in October 22, 2026, where she competed against top para archers from across Asia.
In a fiercely competitive final, Swati faced the world No. 23 archer from China. The match extended to five intense sets, with scores swinging both ways: 25-17, 21-22, 22-21, 20-30, and 21-28. Despite the hard-fought battle, the Chinese archer clinched the gold with a strong finish.
Significance In Indian para archery
Swati's silver medal marks a significant milestone for India’s para archery program, highlighting the progress and potential of Indian athletes in the W1 category. This achievement is expected to inspire increased support and development for para sports in the country.
Officials and stakeholders have recognised the importance of this historic win, which places India firmly on the competitive map in Asian para archery events. Moving forward, this accomplishment could encourage more athletes to pursue excellence in para archery and other para sports disciplines.
Sources
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The Hindu (Sports): https://www.thehindu.com/sport/asian-para-games-2026-swati-chaudhary-creates-history-with-indias-first-w1-archery-medal-settles-for-silver/article71609909.ece
