Odisha para-athlete Jayanti Behera won a silver medal in the women’s 400-metre T47 category at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, on Thursday. She completed the race in 1 minute 0.65 seconds, securing second place in the continental para-sports competition.
India’s Anjanaben Bumbadiya claimed the gold medal with a winning time of 59.97 seconds, while Thailand’s Sasirawan Inthachot finished third to take bronze in 1 minute 2.58 seconds.
Jayanti’s podium finish has added another achievement to Odisha’s growing presence in international para-sports and highlighted her performance against competitors from across Asia.
Jayanti Behera Clocks 1:00.65 to Secure Silver
Jayanti delivered a strong performance in the women’s 400-metre T47 event, finishing the race in 1:00.65 to earn the silver medal.
India’s Anjanaben Bumbadiya secured the top position after clocking 59.97 seconds. Thailand’s Sasirawan Inthachot completed the podium with a time of 1:02.58.
The result placed Jayanti among the medal winners at the international competition and added another milestone to her para-athletics career.
Another Achievement for Odisha’s Para-Sports Community
Jayanti Behera’s silver-medal performance has brought recognition to Odisha’s para-sports community. Her achievement demonstrates the participation and competitive potential of athletes from the State at major international sporting events.
A coach from Odisha highlighted her performance in the 400-metre event, noting that she secured second place against athletes from across Asia.
The coach said her finish just behind the gold medallist reflected a strong showing in the competition.
Her achievement is also expected to encourage aspiring para-athletes in Odisha to pursue training and compete at national and international levels.
Odisha Athletes Make Their Mark at Asian Para Games 2026
Jayanti’s medal comes alongside another recent achievement by Odisha athlete Payal Nag, who won silver for India in the women’s para compound doubles archery event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.
Partnering with Sheetal Devi, Payal helped India finish second in the final, adding to Odisha’s representation on the international para-sports stage.
The achievements of Jayanti Behera and Payal Nag have brought attention to athletes from Odisha competing in different para-sport disciplines.
Asian Para Games Bring Together Athletes from Across Asia
The Asian Para Games 2026 are being held in Nagoya, Japan, with athletes competing in a range of para-sport disciplines.
The event provides a major platform for para-athletes to represent their countries, compete at the continental level and demonstrate their abilities in international competition.
Jayanti Behera’s silver medal in the women’s 400-metre T47 category adds to India’s achievements at the event and marks another important moment for Odisha’s sporting community.
