On Sunday, October 18, Emperor Naruhito of Japan officially declared the opening of the 5th Asian Para Games at the Nagoya City Mizuho Athletic Stadium in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Games will run until October 24, bringing together approximately 3,000 athletes from 45 National Paralympic Committees. The Games are being held under the motto \u201cImagine One Heart.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India has sent a 281 member contingent, including 168 athletes (112 men and 56 women), who will compete in 11 sports. During the opening ceremony, para-badminton star Pramod Bhagat and sprinter Simran Sharma served as flag-bearers, carrying the Indian tricolour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Indian contingent showcased the nation’s cultural heritage by wearing deep blue formal blazers. These blazers featured golden motifs inspired by the Indus Valley Civilization\u2014incorporating motifs such as the Priest-King sculpture, the Dancing Girl statue and elements from ancient seals. The Indian flag was displayed on the blazer’s pocket, while the collar featured a reference to ‘Saptasindhu’ (the land of the seven rivers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the opening ceremony, Asian Paralympic Committee President Majid Rashed and Aichi-Nagoya Games Organizing Committee President Hideaki Omura also delivered addresses. India will aim to build on its record-breaking performance at the 2023 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, where it won a total of 111 medals\u2014comprising 29 gold, 31 silver, and 51 bronze.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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