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Athletes and officials from across Asia gathered in Japan for the fifth edition of the Asian Para Games, which will run until October 24. | Photo: PCI
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The opening ceremony celebrated the spirit of para-sport, bringing together athletes ready to compete across 18 disciplines at the Asian Para Games 2026. | Photo: PCI
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A vibrant display of culture and celebration marked the opening ceremony of the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya. | Photo: PCI
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The ceremony set the stage for a week of competition, with para-athletes from across Asia preparing to battle for medals. | Photo: PCI
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The Asian Para Games 2026 will feature competitions across 18 sports, including para athletics, para swimming, para badminton, para powerlifting and boccia. | Photo: PCI
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The opening ceremony brought the participating nations together ahead of a packed schedule of competition at the Asian Para Games 2026. | Photo: PCI
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With the opening ceremony complete, athletes turned their focus towards representing their countries at Asia's premier para-sport event. | Photo: PCI
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Aichi-Nagoya welcomed para-athletes from across the continent as the Asian Para Games 2026 officially got underway. | Photo: PCI
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India's contingent marches into the opening ceremony of the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, ready to represent the country on the continental stage. | Photo: PCI
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Indian para-athletes and officials take part in the opening ceremony of the Asian Para Games 2026, which runs from October 18 to 24. | Photo: PCI
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Pramod Bhagat and Simran Sharma lead India's contingent as flag-bearers at the Asian Para Games 2026 opening ceremony in Japan. | Photo: PCI
