Asiad Para Games 2026

October 18, 2026 8:48 PM

PM Modi wishes Indian contingent success as Asian Para Games open in Aichi-Nagoya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his best wishes to India’s contingent as the Asian Para Games 2026 opened in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, praising the athletes’ determination and sporting spirit. “As the Asian Para Games 2026 begin in Aichi-Nagoya, conveying my best wishes to the Indian contingent,” PM Modi said in a post on X. “India is immensely proud of our phenomenal para-athletes. Their grit, dedication and indomitable spirit inspire 140 crore Indians. May they compete w...

October 18, 2026 8:46 PM

Asian Para Games 2026: Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi welcomes athletes

As the Asian Para Games opening ceremony gets underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi welcomed all the athletes and officials from across Asia. She praised the athletes’ determination and resilience, acknowledged the support of their families and teams, and expressed hope that the seven-day competition, featuring 18 sports until October 24, would inspire people and highlight the potential of para sports. "Today, the fifth Asian Para Games (2026/Aich...

October 18, 2026 8:43 PM

Asian Para Games 2026 officially declared open by Japan’s Emperor Naruhito

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito officially declared the fifth edition of the Asian Para Games open on Sunday, marking the start of the continental sporting event at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Aichi-Nagoya. The Games, running until October 24, will bring together around thousands of athletes from 45 Asian nations under the motto ‘Imagine One Heart,’ celebrating sporting excellence, inclusion and unity. The opening ceremony featured addresses by Asian Paralympic Committee Presiden...