Asian Para Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Set for October 18 in Nagoya, Japan
The 2026 Asian Para Games will open on October 18 in Nagoya, Japan, featuring around 3,000 athletes from 45 countries competing across 18 sports. India is sending a 281-member contingent, including 168 athletes competing in 11 sports, with para athletics and para badminton having the largest representation. Pramod Bhagat and Simran Sharma will be India's flag-bearers at the opening ceremony, with Sharma replacing Bhavina Patel to allow her rest before her quarter-final. India aims to build on its strong performance from the 2023 Games despite a smaller team due to stricter quotas.
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indiatoday broke this story on 17 Oct, 05:35 pm. Other outlets followed.