Asia Pacific Deaf Multi Sport Championships 2026: India Wins 5 Medals

India made a strong start at the Asia Pacific Deaf Multi Sport Championships 2026 in Penang, Malaysia, winning five medals on Day 1 of the athletics competition. Indian athletes secured 2 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals across track and field events.

India Wins Two Gold Medals on Day 1

The Mixed Relay Team opened India's medal tally with a gold medal, while Ridham Sharma claimed another gold in the Women's 400m event.

The performances marked a positive opening for India's Deaf athletes at the first edition of the Asia Pacific Deaf Multi Sport Championships.

India Secures Silver and Bronze Medals

Manikandan won the silver medal in the Men's Long Jump, adding another medal to India's Day 1 tally.

India also secured two bronze medals. Aman Singh finished third in the Men's Javelin Throw, while Sameeha Barvin Muzib won bronze in the Women's Long Jump.

India's Day 1 Athletics Medal Tally

• 🥇 Mixed Relay Team – Gold
• 🥇 Ridham Sharma – Gold, Women's 400m
• 🥈 Manikandan – Silver, Men's Long Jump
• 🥉 Aman Singh – Bronze, Men's Javelin Throw
• 🥉 Sameeha Barvin Muzib – Bronze, Women's Long Jump

Strong Opening for India's Deaf Athletes

India's five-medal haul on the opening day provides a strong start to the Asia Pacific Deaf Multi Sport Championships 2026. The Indian contingent will look to build on the Day 1 performances as the championships continue in Penang.