Preeti Pal Takes Silver as India Adds Two Para Bronze
Preeti Pal won silver in the Women’s 200m T35, Hokato Hotozhe Sema bronze in the shot put and Niranjan Mukundan bronze in swimming on 20 October 2026.
Why in News
On 20 October 2026 India added three medals at the Asian Para Games 2026: a silver for Preeti Pal in the Women’s 200m T35, and bronze medals for Hokato Hotozhe Sema in the Men’s Shot Put F56/F57 and Niranjan Mukundan in the Men’s 200m Individual Medley SM7.
Three more medals reached India from the Asian Para Games 2026 on 20 October 2026, across two sports. Preeti Pal won the silver in the Women’s 200m T35 sprint, Hokato Hotozhe Sema took the bronze in the Men’s Shot Put F56/F57, and in the pool Niranjan Mukundan claimed the bronze in the Men’s 200m Individual Medley SM7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all three the same day.
A silver on the track
Preeti Pal’s silver came in the T35 class over the sprint distance, and the Prime Minister described her as a fine example of perseverance and dedication, adding that he hoped she would carry the same momentum into the events still ahead of her at the Games. The phrasing matters for revision, because it tells a reader that her programme was not finished when this medal arrived.
A throw that bettered the last edition
Hokato Hotozhe Sema’s bronze in the shot put was not simply a medal but an improvement. The Prime Minister noted that he had bettered what he managed at the previous edition of the Games, calling the effort a mark of passion and dedication. An athlete improving between two editions of a continental meet is a favourite question, because it asks for a comparison rather than a single fact.
A bronze in a four-stroke race
Niranjan Mukundan’s bronze came in the individual medley, a race in which one swimmer covers the distance in four different strokes rather than one, which is why the Prime Minister called the result a display of skill and endurance and said success in so demanding an event deserved appreciation. The SM class code in the event name marks the medley classification for swimmers.
The three medals at a glance
| Athlete | Event | Medal |
| Preeti Pal | Women’s 200m T35 | Silver |
| Hokato Hotozhe Sema | Men’s Shot Put F56/F57 | Bronze |
| Niranjan Mukundan | Men’s 200m Individual Medley SM7 | Bronze |
For the exam
Attach each name to its sport, its event and the colour of its medal: Preeti Pal silver in athletics, Hokato Hotozhe Sema bronze in athletics, Niranjan Mukundan bronze in swimming, all at the Asian Para Games 2026 on 20 October 2026. The extra fact worth keeping is that the shot put bronze was an improvement on the previous edition.
Important Facts
| Silver medallist | Preeti Pal |
|---|---|
| Her event | Women’s 200m T35 |
| Bronze in shot put | Hokato Hotozhe Sema, Men’s Shot Put F56/F57 |
| Note on that bronze | Improved on his performance at the previous edition |
| Bronze in swimming | Niranjan Mukundan, Men’s 200m Individual Medley SM7 |
| Games | Asian Para Games 2026 |
| Date of the medals | 20 October 2026 |
| Congratulated by | Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
Exam Point of View
Group the three medals by sport and colour: Preeti Pal silver in the Women’s 200m T35, Hokato Hotozhe Sema bronze in the Men’s Shot Put F56/F57, Niranjan Mukundan bronze in the Men’s 200m Individual Medley SM7, all on 20 October 2026. Note that the shot put bronze bettered the previous edition and that the medley is a four-stroke race. Options usually swap a silver for a bronze or move a swimmer to athletics.
Practice Questions
Which medal did Preeti Pal win in the Women’s 200m T35 event at the Asian Para Games 2026?
- A.Gold
- B.Silver
- C.Bronze
- D.She finished fourth
Show answer
Preeti Pal finished second in the Women’s 200m T35 sprint at the Asian Para Games 2026 on 20 October 2026, and the Prime Minister described her as a fine example of perseverance and dedication while hoping she would carry the momentum into her remaining events.
Read the full explanation →Hokato Hotozhe Sema won his bronze medal at the Asian Para Games 2026 in which event?
- A.Men’s Discus Throw F51/52/53
- B.Men’s Javelin Throw F53/54
- C.Men’s Shot Put F56/F57
- D.Men’s Shot Put F11
Show answer
Hokato Hotozhe Sema took the bronze there on 20 October 2026, and the Prime Minister noted that the throw improved on what he had produced at the previous edition of the Games, calling it a sign of passion and dedication.
Read the full explanation →Niranjan Mukundan’s bronze at the Asian Para Games 2026 came in which sport?
- A.Swimming
- B.Athletics
- C.Para powerlifting
- D.Para table tennis
Show answer
Niranjan Mukundan won the bronze in the Men’s 200m Individual Medley SM7 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 on 20 October 2026, and the individual medley is a swimming race in which one competitor covers the distance in four different strokes.
Read the full explanation →Frequently Asked Questions
In which event did Preeti Pal win silver at the Asian Para Games 2026?
The Women’s 200m T35 sprint, on 20 October 2026. The Prime Minister called her a fine example of perseverance and dedication.
Who won the bronze in the Men’s Shot Put F56/F57 at the Asian Para Games 2026?
Hokato Hotozhe Sema, with a throw that improved on his performance at the previous edition of the Games.
What is an individual medley, the event in which Niranjan Mukundan won bronze?
A swimming race in which the same swimmer covers the distance using four different strokes. His bronze came in the Men’s 200m Individual Medley SM7 class.
Sources
- https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2325592 (opens in a new tab) — Press Information Bureau
- https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2325620 (opens in a new tab) — Press Information Bureau
- https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2325596 (opens in a new tab) — Press Information Bureau
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