Asian Para Games 2026: India鈥檚 October 20 Schedule, Key Events and Timings
India鈥檚 para-athletes return to action in Aichi-Nagoya as the Asian Para Games continue, with competition across athletics, archery, badminton, shooting and more.
The Asian Para Games 2026 enter another important day on Tuesday, October 20, with Indian athletes expected to compete across multiple disciplines in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. From track and field events to racket sports and precision shooting, the day brings another packed programme for fans following India鈥檚 campaign.
With competitions spread across several venues, athletes will be aiming to progress through their respective rounds and turn strong performances into medal opportunities. Here is an overview of the main sports scheduled for October 20 and the timings to keep in mind.
Asian Para Games 2026: Para Athletics Takes Centre Stage
Para athletics is among the key attractions on October 20, with events covering sprints, middle-distance races, jumps and throws. Athletes will compete in different classifications, with qualification rounds and finals depending on the event.
The morning session is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM Japan Standard Time (5:30 AM IST), while the later session is scheduled for 3:30 PM JST (12:00 PM IST). The evening programme is expected to feature further track and field action.
Para Archery, Badminton and Shooting on the Schedule
Para archery is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM JST (4:30 AM IST), with sessions covering men鈥檚, women鈥檚 and mixed events. The sport will test accuracy and consistency as competitors look to advance through the competition.
Para badminton also features a full day of matches, starting at 9:00 AM JST (5:30 AM IST). Athletes will compete across singles, doubles and mixed-doubles categories.
Shooting Para Sport is another major discipline on the programme, with rifle and pistol events scheduled from 10:00 AM JST (6:30 AM IST). Qualification results will determine who progresses to the finals.
Swimming, Powerlifting and Combat Sports
Para swimming is scheduled to feature morning and evening sessions, with races across different strokes and classifications. The morning programme begins at 10:00 AM JST (6:30 AM IST), while the later session starts at 5:00 PM JST (1:30 PM IST).
Para powerlifting will also be in action, with sessions scheduled from 10:20 AM JST (6:50 AM IST) and again from 2:50 PM JST (11:20 AM IST).
The October 20 programme further includes para judo, para taekwondo, boccia, goalball, para table tennis, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, sitting volleyball and wheelchair tennis. Para cycling track events are also scheduled.
Asian Para Games 2026: October 20 Timings in IST
The following are selected start times for the day鈥檚 scheduled sports. All times have been converted from Japan Standard Time to Indian Standard Time.
4:30 AM: Para archery
5:30 AM: Para athletics, para badminton and goalball
6:00 AM: Boccia and para table tennis
6:30 AM: Para swimming, shooting and para judo
6:50 AM: Para powerlifting
7:30 AM: Wheelchair tennis
8:00 AM: Additional para archery session
9:00 AM: Blind football
10:00 AM: Para cycling track
11:20 AM: Additional para powerlifting session
12:00 PM: Later para athletics session
12:30 PM: Para judo and para taekwondo sessions
1:30 PM: Evening para swimming session
These are sport-session start times, not confirmed start times for individual Indian athletes. Match order, qualification and competition updates may affect when specific athletes compete.
Can India Build Momentum on October 20?
With a broad range of disciplines on the programme, October 20 offers another opportunity for India鈥檚 contingent to make progress at the Asian Para Games. The focus will be on athletes advancing through their rounds, producing personal-best performances and converting medal opportunities where they arise.
As the competition continues in Aichi-Nagoya, Indian fans will be following results across the different venues for updates on performances, progress and podium finishes.
