5th Asian Para Games 2026

• 19 Oct 2026

On 18th October 2026, the 5th Asian Para Games began in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The event will run until 24th October, featuring participation from over 150 Indian athletes.

Key Facts

• Opening Ceremony: Held at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya under the theme ‘Wabi: We Are Beautiful Individuals’.
• Indian Contingent: 168 Indian athletes (112 men and 56 women) are competing across 11 sports.
• Indian Flag Bearers: Para-badminton player Pramod Bhagat and para-runner Simran Sharma served as the flag bearers for the Indian contingent at the opening ceremony.
• Previous Performance: India won a total of 111 medals (29 gold, 31 silver, 51 bronze) at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games 2023.