Nishad Kumar and Rakshitha Raju shine on opening day of Indian Open Para Athletics 2026

The 8th Indian Open Para Athletics Championships 2026 began in Bengaluru with several athletes achieving top honours. Nishad Kumar won long jump gold, while Rakshitha Raju dominated the 1500m T11. Chaitanya Pathak, Mohammed Basil, Vivek Sharma, and Sharmila also clinched top honours.