New Delhi, India/Aichi Nagoya, Japan, October 17, 2026: Indian Boccia athlete Sachin Chamaria opened his account at the Aichi-Nagoya Para Asian Games 2026 with a convincing 8-4 victory over Khalifa Ahmad of the UAE in the Men’s Individual BC3 group-stage event.
A six-time consecutive National Gold Medallist, Sachin brings strong international experience to the competition. Earlier this year, he won silver in BC3 Pairs alongside Sarita Dwivedi and bronze in BC3 Individual at the World Boccia Challenger in Cairo, further establishing his presence on the international stage.
Speaking after his opening win, Sh. Sachin Chamaria, International Para Athlete, Entrepreneur, Disability Inclusion Advocate said, “I am happy to have started with a win. Representing India at the Para Asian Games is a matter of great pride for me, and I am focused on giving my best in every match. I hope my participation also helps bring greater visibility to Boccia in India and encourages more people with disabilities to explore sport.”
Sachin will next face Japan’s Kazuki Takahashi in his second pool match on October 19 at 7:05 AM IST, as he looks to carry this momentum forward in the competition.