Ravi Budigina Achieves Medal Hat-Trick at Asian Para Games

Ravi Budigina, an 18-year-old para swimmer from India, won his third medal at the Asian Para Games 2026, taking bronze in the men's 50m freestyle S13 event held in Nagoya. This achievement adds to his earlier silver medals in the men's S13 100m backstroke and 100m freestyle events.

Budigina completed the 50m freestyle in 25.89 seconds. His compatriots also performed well, with Kapil Kumar earning silver in the men's 400m freestyle S10 event, finishing in 4:38.44 seconds, and Swatik Patil securing bronze in the men's 100m breaststroke SB9 event with a time of 1:13.77.

The Asian Para Games features various classifications for swimmers, with S13 designated for athletes with vision impairment. The event continues to showcase the talents of para athletes from around the region.