# Who is Ryuga Yamada? Why 14-yr-old is making waves?

> 14-year-old Ryuga Yamada, born 2012, swims in Para Asian Games 2026 classifications.
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- Summary: 14-year-old Ryuga Yamada, born 2012, swims in Para Asian Games 2026 classifications. Ryuga Yamada, 14, is the youngest athlete at Para Asian Games 2026 in…
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- Author: Koushik Paul
- Published: 2026-10-19T09:36:21+00:00
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## Ryuga Yamada
14-year-old Ryuga Yamada is the youngest athlete at Para Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.
## Age and Background
Born 2012, Yamada has lower-body paralysis from malignant lymphoma at age 2.
## Swimming Classifications
Competes in S6, SB5, and SM6 para-swimming classifications.
## Japanese Delegation
Yamada is the youngest in the Japanese delegation at Para Asian Games 2026.
## Japan's Performance
Japan finished third in Hangzhou with 150 medals: 42 gold, 49 silver, 59 bronze.
## Recent Events
Yamada competed at Kobe City Swimming Championships 2026, finishing second in 50m freestyle.
## Future Competitions
Yamada will compete in 100m Freestyle (S6), 400m Freestyle (S6), 100m Backstroke (S6), 100m Breaststroke (SB5), and 200m Individual Medley (SM6).
## Key takeaway

Ryuga Yamada, 14, is the youngest athlete at Para Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, competing in S6, SB5, and SM6 classifications.