Wen Xiaoyan, Liu Cuiqing and Asila Mirzayorova will bring their Paralympic pedigree to Nagoya, where some of Asia’s most accomplished women Para athletes are preparing for another battle for supremacy.
Joining them are India’s Simran and Indonesia’s Karisma Evi Tiarani, two athletes whose performances in Paris and subsequent international competitions have added another dimension to an already competitive field.
With Paralympic champions, world-record holders and emerging challengers in action, women’s athletics promises to be one of the highlights of the Asian Para Games, scheduled for October 18–24.
Wen And Liu Bring Championship Pedigree
Wen Xiaoyan has spent years rewriting records, and the Chinese sprinter will arrive in Nagoya with another opportunity to extend her remarkable career.
The T37 athlete enjoyed an outstanding Paris Paralympics, winning four gold medals, including three individual titles and the universal relay crown. Her dominance has made her one of the most recognisable figures in international Para athletics.
Compatriot Liu Cuiqing brings a different storyline. The experienced visually impaired sprinter claimed silver in both the women’s 100m and 200m T11 in Paris, adding to an international medal collection built over several Paralympic cycles.
For Liu, Nagoya offers another chance to demonstrate her longevity in events where competition continues to intensify.
Mirzayorova Returns With Golden Memories
Uzbekistan’s Asila Mirzayorova will be another athlete attracting attention following her memorable triumph in Paris.
The visually impaired athlete captured the women’s long jump T11 gold medal with a leap of 5.24m, equalling the Asian record and establishing a Paralympic record.
Her success strengthened Uzbekistan’s standing in international Para athletics and established her among the leading contenders in the region.
Nagoya offers another opportunity to build on that achievement, with the prospect of further records adding to the attraction.
Simran And Karisma Look To Build On Paris Success
India’s Simran and Indonesia’s Karisma Evi Tiarani represent two of the region’s leading sprinting talents.
Simran secured bronze in the women’s 200m T12 at Paris 2024, an achievement that established her among the world’s leading visually impaired sprinters.
The Indian will be aiming to translate that experience into further success at the Asian Para Games, where she will carry significant expectations.
“I feel very blessed. I am so blessed to be representing India. We will try our best, and I think this time we will get 10 medals,” said Simran as she carried the flag of India at the opening ceremony.
Karisma, meanwhile, has demonstrated impressive consistency in the women’s 100m T63. After securing Paralympic silver in Paris, she repeated the achievement at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, clocking 14.65 seconds behind Italy’s Ambra Sabatini.
Her performances have strengthened Indonesia’s medal prospects and established her as an athlete capable of challenging the world’s leading sprinters.
Nagoya Offers Another Chance To Make History
The presence of Wen, Liu, Asila, Simran and Karisma gives the women’s competition considerable international stature.
Their achievements in Paris and at the World Championships demonstrate the strength of Asian Para athletics, while the Games offer another opportunity to assess their progress ahead of Los Angeles 2028. For the established champions, Nagoya presents a chance to extend their medal collections. For those pursuing further success, it offers another major stage on which to make their mark.
