Swati Chaudhary Wins Historic Silver in W1 Archery at Asian Para Games 2026

Swati Chaudhary achieved a historic milestone by winning India's first-ever medal in the W1 category of archery at the Asian Para Games 2026, held in Nagoya on October 22, 2026. She earned a silver medal after competing in the women's individual final against China's Cen Mengkan.

Chaudhary, who is ranked 23rd in the world, initially led the match but ultimately lost with a score of 4-6. The final featured a series of shifts in momentum, with Swati taking the first set 25-17 before Cen leveled the match by winning the second set 22-21. After regaining the lead in the third set, Swati fell behind again as Cen dominated the fourth set, scoring 30 points.

In the decisive set, Cen maintained her composure, finishing with 28 points to Swati's 21, thus securing the gold medal. This achievement marks a significant moment for Indian para archery, as Swati has faced challenges, including financial constraints, yet has consistently performed well internationally, including multiple medals at previous competitions.