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Asian Para Games Open in Nagoya
Japan hosts 2026 Asian Para Games with 3,000 athletes from 45 countries.
In brief
Japan hosts 2026 Asian Para Games with 3,000 athletes from 45 countries. Japan officially opened the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya with 3,000 athletes from 45 countries participating. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Asian Para Games Open
The first Japan-hosted Asian Para Games officially opened in Nagoya on Sunday at Paloma Mizuho Stadium.
3,000 Athletes from 45 Countries
About 3,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions are scheduled to participate in the 2026 Games.
Japanese Delegation
The Japanese delegation has entered about 280 athletes aiming to break its record medal haul of 198 from the 2018 Games.
Emperor Naruhito Opens Ceremony
Japanese Emperor Naruhito declared the opening of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games with Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attending.
Torchbearers and Oath
Japanese Para alpine skier Momoka Muraoka and wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda served as final torchbearers and took athletes’ oath.
Next Events
The Games will feature 18 sports in Aichi and Shizuoka Prefecture through Saturday following the Asian Games that concluded on Oct. 4.
The short version
Japan officially opened the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya with 3,000 athletes from 45 countries participating.
