Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Indian para-athletes for achieving a historic podium sweep in the Men's Javelin Throw event at the Asian Para Games on October 23, 2026. Sumit won the Gold medal, Mahendra Gurjar secured Silver with a Games Record, and Sandip Sanjay Sargar claimed Bronze with a Games Record. The Prime Minister described this achievement as a proud moment for Indian para-athletics and expressed hope that they would continue to raise the bar and inspire the nation. The message was shared through the Prime Minister's Office official social media account.