Asian Para Games 2026 Kick Off in Nagoya with 168 Athletes from India
The Asian Para Games 2026 has officially begun in Nagoya, featuring 168 Indian athletes competing in 11 sports.
Nagoya, October 18 (Daily Kiran) : The Asian Para Games 2026 officially commenced in Nagoya, Japan, on October 18, with approximately 3,000 athletes from 45 countries competing across 18 sports. India is set to showcase its talent with a contingent of 168 athletes, comprising 112 men and 56 women, participating in 11 different sports.
The Games will run until October 24, utilizing 19 venues, with the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya serving as the main site. Although the opening ceremony marked the formal start of the competition, numerous events had already begun prior to the ceremony.
In the previous edition of the Asian Para Games held in 2023, India achieved remarkable success, securing a total of 111 medals, including 29 gold, 31 silver, and 51 bronze. This time, the Indian team aims to surpass that performance.
Indian athletes will compete in athletics, badminton, swimming, shooting, archery, blind football, table tennis, powerlifting, judo, boccia, and cycling. The para athletics team consists of 62 participants, while 28 athletes are representing India in badminton.
The schedule for Indian events at the Asian Para Games 2026 includes:
– Blind Football: October 16-17, 19-21, and 23
– Boccia: October 17 and 19-24
– Para Archery: October 19-24
– Para Athletics: October 19-23
– Para Badminton: October 16-17 and 19-23
– Para Cycling: October 19-23
– Para Judo: October 19-21
– Para Powerlifting: October 19-24
– Para Shooting: October 19-20 and 22-23
– Para Swimming: October 19-23
– Para Table Tennis: October 16-17 and 19-23
The Indian team features a diverse group of athletes across various disciplines, showcasing their dedication and skill as they compete on this international stage.
