# Gen Dhiraj Seth Felicitates Indian Army Para-Athletes _Indian Army para-athletes won six medals at the Asian Para Games_ - Publisher: Apex Sports News (https://apexsportsnews.in) - Canonical URL: https://apexsportsnews.in/news/gen-dhiraj-seth-felicitates-indian-army-para-athletes - Author: Atul, Editor (https://apexsportsnews.in/author/atul) - Published: 2026-11-05T13:56:09.804Z - Section: Other Sports - Topics: Asian Para Games, Indian Army, para-athletes ## Summary General Dhiraj Seth, the Chief of the Army Staff, felicitated Indian Army para-athletes after their strong showing at the Asian Para Games, where they won six medals. The ceremony honoured both the medal winners and the wider spirit of perseverance that their performances represented. ## Key takeaways - Indian Army para-athletes won six medals at the Asian Para Games - One gold, two silver, and three bronze medals were won - General Dhiraj Seth felicitated the medal winners ## Article General Dhiraj Seth, the Chief of the Army Staff, felicitated Indian Army para-athletes after their strong showing at the Asian Para Games, where they won six medals. The ceremony honoured both the medal winners and the wider spirit of perseverance that their performances represented. ## Why it matters The six-medal tally at the Asian Para Games stood as evidence of the athletes' perseverance and competitive drive. According to shop.ssbcrack.com, the event was meant to recognise the determination, resilience and competitive spirit displayed by the para-athletes. General Dhiraj Seth praised the medal winners and said they reflected the indomitable spirit of a soldier, in which adversity is met with resolve and challenges are turned into opportunities to excel. ## Medal winners Subedar Solairaj D won the gold medal in the long jump, emerging as the top performer among the Indian Army contingent. His victory was singled out as a result of the dedication and preparation needed to succeed at the international level. The Army athletes also added two silver medals to the tally. Havildar Kapil Kumar won silver in the 400-metre freestyle swimming event, while Havildar Rakesh secured silver in the discus throw. Three bronze medals completed the six-medal haul. Subedar Ajay Kumar won bronze in the 400-metre event, Subedar Hokato Sema took bronze in seated shot put, and Havildar Pradeep claimed bronze in the discus throw. ## What happens next The Army said the felicitation underlined its continued encouragement of sporting talent and its practice of recognising personnel who bring laurels to the nation through their performances. The ceremony also carried the message of “Jai Se Vijay – Victory through courage and determination” and acknowledged excellence within the wider Army family. General Seth also felicitated Mrs Simran, wife of Naik Gajender Singh, for her achievements in athletics, where she won two gold medals. ### Related on Apex Sports News - [Gujarat awards Rs 9.27 crore to 18 Asian Games and Para Asian Games athletes](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/gujarat-awards-rs-9-27-crore-to-18-asian-games-and-para-asian-games-athletes) - [Manu Bhaker to contest ISSF Athletes Committee elections](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/manu-bhaker-to-contest-issf-athletes-committee-elections) - [Manav Thakkar leads Indian sweep at WTT Feeder Chennai](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/manav-thakkar-leads-indian-sweep-at-wtt-feeder-chennai) ### Sources - [shop.ssbcrack.com](https://shop.ssbcrack.com/blogs/blog/gen-dhiraj-seth-felicitates-indian-army-para-athletes-after-six-medal-asian-para-games-haul) - [thehawk.in](https://www.thehawk.in/news/india/army-chief-felicitates-indian-army-medal-winners-of-asian-para-games) - [Photo: Pakistan Army, Public domain (Wikimedia Commons)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pakistani_Soldiers_in_a_captured_Indian_army_jeep.jpg) --- Source: Apex Sports News, https://apexsportsnews.in/news/gen-dhiraj-seth-felicitates-indian-army-para-athletes. Please cite and link the original article when quoting.