Nagoya:Taiwan concluded its participation in the 2026 Asian Para Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with an impressive tally of four gold, seven silver, and nine bronze medals. The event wrapped up for Taiwan on Friday, one day prior to the official closing ceremony.
According to Focus Taiwan, Taiwan dispatched a team of 71 athletes who competed in 12 different sports categories at the Games. These sports included archery, athletics, badminton, boccia, judo, powerlifting, shooting, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, wheelchair fencing, and wheelchair tennis.
Sports Minister Lee Yang, speaking at the event, highlighted the aspirations of para athletes to be recognized equivalently to participants in the Asian Games. He acknowledged the need for further enhancements leading up to the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. Lee also emphasized the importance of developing facilities for people with disabilities to engage in sports, thereby broadening the focus beyond just elite athlete development.
Lee expressed gratitude towards the support teams, noting their dedication as they transitioned from the Asian Games to the Asian Para Games with minimal rest. This commitment, he said, enabled athletes to concentrate on their performances without distraction.
The closing ceremony for the Asian Para Games is set to take place at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya on Saturday evening.
