Sandeep Sets T44 400m World Record at Asian Para Games

Indian para-athlete Sandeep won gold in the men’s 400m at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on 23 October 2026. He clocked 52.28 seconds, setting a T44 world record and surpassing the previous record held by Saudi Arabia’s Nour Alsana. The race combined athletes in the T44 and T64 classes.

400m Event and Classifications

In para-athletics, the letter “T” denotes track events, while the number identifies an athlete’s sport class. T44 and T64 are classes for athletes with lower-limb impairments, but they represent distinct classifications. Athletes in different classes may compete in a combined race, while results and records are recorded by classification. Sandeep’s 52.28-second performance was recognised as a T44 world record.

Asian Para Games

The Asian Para Games are a multi-sport event for para-athletes from Asian countries and territories. The Asian Paralympic Committee is the continental body associated with the Games. The 2026 edition is being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Track events at the Games include sprint races such as the 400m.

Indian Medal Results

India’s Ajay Kumar won bronze in the men’s 400m T64 event in 53.61 seconds. Sandeep’s gold contributed to India reaching 100 medals at the 2026 Games on 23 October. Born on 30 September 2001, Sandeep is an Indian T44 para-athlete who specialises in sprinting events.

Important Facts for Exams

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• The T in para-athletics class names refers to track events.
• The men’s 400m race at the Games combined T44 and T64 athletes.
• Sandeep’s winning time was 52.28 seconds, and Ajay Kumar’s bronze-medal time was 53.61 seconds.
• The Asian Para Games are a multi-sport competition for para-athletes from across Asia.