New Delhi, October 24, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Paris Paralympics gold medallist Navdeep Singh has credited the training environment and facilities at the Sports Authority of India’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for helping him prepare for the Asian Para Games 2026, where he won bronze in the men’s javelin throw F40/F41 event.
Navdeep, who finished fourth at the 2022 edition, said training alongside other Indian athletes at the stadium helped him acclimatise to the competitive environment before the continental event in Aichi-Nagoya.
“Most of us Asian Games-bound athletes, including me, did our preparations at the JLN Stadium for the Asian Games 2026. This allowed us to acclimatise and get the feel,” Navdeep said after his medal-winning performance.
He also praised the facility for maintaining access to dedicated training areas despite Indian Super League football matches being held at the venue.
The para-athlete said having access to the main track and designated training space allowed him to concentrate on his preparations instead of waiting for other athletes to complete their attempts.
“I could focus on my preparations rather than focusing on rotations and waiting for my turn,” he said, adding that he hoped to return to the facility next season.
Navdeep was among 14 Asian Para Games medallists who trained at the JLN Stadium before the competition. The group produced a strong showing across track and field events.
Gold medallists included Praveen Kumar in men’s high jump T64, Sandeep Kumar in men’s 400m T64, Pranav Soorma in men’s club throw F51, Rinku Hooda in men’s javelin F46 and Simran Sharma in the women’s 100m and 200m T12.
Manjeet, Nimisha Chakkungalparambil, Varun Singh Bhati, Preeti Pal and Ajeet Singh Yadav won silver medals, while Sandeep Kumar, Sandip Sanjay Sargar, Anubhav Choudhary and Navdeep claimed bronze.
India finished fourth overall at the Asian Para Games with 114 medals, including 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze. Para-athletics contributed 65 medals, comprising 22 gold, 19 silver and 24 bronze.
More than 50 other para-athletes also train at the SAI JLN Stadium, which continues to serve as a training base for athletes across disciplines.
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