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The Asian Para Games open in Nagoya
The Games opened on October 18, 2026, and run until October 24. Vietnam's Le Van Cong won silver in powerlifting.
The fifth Asian Para Games opened on October 18, 2026, at a stadium in Nagoya, Japan. Japan's Emperor Naruhito declared the Games open, and the competition is running until October 24. According to the International Paralympic Committee, around 4,000 athletes and officials from 45 countries and regions are taking part.
After that, three Paralympians lit the cauldron, a large bowl that holds the flame of the Games. It is made of clay from Aichi Prefecture, an area that is known for its pottery. The organizers say that the heat of the flame will slowly turn it into finished pottery during the Games.
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A problem with a part of the body or the mind, such as the eyes, the legs or the muscles, that makes some activities harder.
In running, for example, the classes T11 to T13 are for athletes with a vision impairment.