The key facts
- The opening ceremony took place on October 18 at Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya; the Games were declared open by Emperor Naruhito.
- The program includes 18 sports and 492 medal events; the closing ceremony is on October 24.
- Uzbekistan is represented by more than 150 athletes in 11 sports; debuts include para fencing, boccia and para archery.
Grand Opening in Nagoya
The Fifth Asian Para Games 'Aichi-Nagoya 2026' opened on Sunday, October 18, with a colorful ceremony at Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya. The ceremony began with traditional performances reflecting the cultural heritage of Aichi Prefecture and Japan. Delegations of the participating countries entered the stadium through an installation shaped like a tree. The Games were declared open by Emperor Naruhito of Japan. The ceremony concluded with a torch relay: the flame was lit in a large cauldron made of clay from three centers of pottery art in Aichi.
Competition Program
The Games program includes competitions in 18 sports, in which 492 sets of medals will be awarded. The closing ceremony is scheduled for October 24.
Uzbekistan National Team
Uzbekistan is represented by more than 150 athletes in 11 sports. For the first time in the history of the Games, the country's para athletes will compete in para fencing, boccia and para archery. The flag bearers of the team were Paralympic taekwondo champion Asadbek Toshtemirov and two-time world champion in road para cycling Marjona Pardaboyeva. The ceremony was attended by the heads of the national Olympic and Paralympic committees of Uzbekistan.
