Nagoya, October 18 (QNA) - The 5th Asian Para Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, taking place in Japan from 18 to 24 October, kicked off on Sunday with athletes from 45 countries competing across 18 sports.

Qatari Paralympic champion Abdulrahman Abdulqader carried the national flag during the ceremony.

Held at Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, the Opening Ceremony was also attended by HE Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia for the Doha 2030 Asian Games and Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain; and CEO of the Doha 2030 Asian Games Organising Committee Dr. Ahmad Abdulla Al-Buenain.

Team Qatar's delegation to the Games comprises 12 male and female para-athletes competing in three sports including, goalball, athletics and swimming. (QNA)