The fifth Asian Para Games concluded on Saturday ending Aichi-Nagoya’s hosting era of the intercontinental event. Officials celebrate seven days of sporting achievements, determination and unity at Paloma Mizuho Stadium . China finished atop the medal standings for the fifth consecutive edition.
Flagbearers from participating delegations entered the venue to a warm welcome, marking the end of a week of competition.
Appreciating the athletes achievements and stressing that the impact should extend beyond the competition, Asian Paralympic Committee President Majid Rashed, said, “But the true legacy of Aichi-Nagoya 2026 will be measured by what we do next.”
“More athletes discovering their potential. More countries developing their talent. More people with disabilities finding their rightful place in sport and society, he added.”
Rashed formally declared the Games closed before the Asian Paralympic Committee flag was lowered and handed to Ahmad Abdulla Al Buenain, CEO of the Doha 2030 Asian Games Organizing Committee, as the Qatari capital prepares to host the next edition in four years.
India’s double gold medallists Nishad Kumar and Mona Agarwal were chosen as the country’s flag bearers for the closing ceremony The duo earned the honour after delivering standout performances at the continental competition, winning two gold medals each in their respective disciplines.
India stood at the fourth position with 114 medals in hand including 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze. The Indian contingent has 167 athletes across disciplines like para shooting, javelin, swimming, short put, long jump and many more.
Para athletics gave 65 medals, including 22 golds, while Para badminton and para swimming added 16 and 11 medal respectively.
Sheetal Devi, Mona Agarwal and Nishad Kumar led the gold charge.
Harvinder Singh and debutant Vijay Sundi won gold in men’s recurve doubles.
Pooja Jatyan and Bhawna Choudhary took silver in women’s recurve doubles, India’s first medal in that event at the Asian Para Games.
At 50, Jehan Dorab Madan became the oldest Indian medallist at the Games, winning bronze with Shubham Wadhwa in men’s doubles MD4 table tennis.