Pranav Desai won bronze in the men's 100m T64 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 after working towards the achievement for over a year. Speaking to The Free Press Journal, he expressed gratitude and credited his continued partnership with coach R Suresh Kumar. Desai now targets next year's World Championships and the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.

Indian para-athlete Pranav Desai expressed immense happiness and gratitude after clinching the bronze medal in the men's 100m T64 event at the Asian Para Games 2026. Speaking to The Free Press Journal, Desai reflected on the hard work that went into securing the podium finish and outlined his ambitions for the upcoming international competitions.

Desai revealed that the bronze medal was the result of more than a year of dedicated preparation. The Indian sprinter said the achievement brought him a sense of fulfilment after months of working towards his goal, while also motivating him to push further in his sporting journey.

"I feel great for winning a bronze medal in men's 100m T64. After working for this medal for more than a year, I feel gratitude for this medal," Desai told The Free Press Journal.

The para-athlete also acknowledged the role of his coach, R Suresh Kumar, in his journey. Desai emphasised that the duo would continue working hard to improve his performances and prepare for the challenges ahead. His bronze-medal finish at the continental competition marks an important step as he sets his sights on bigger international goals.