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...