A record 1,538 medals were awarded and 27 world records broken during six days of thrilling competition at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, highlighting the growing strength of Para sport across Asia.
A record 33 of the 45 participating National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) won at least one medal, while 22 NPCs celebrated at least one gold medal at the fifth edition of the Games.
Athletes delivered outstanding performances across the competition venues, setting 27 world records, seven more than at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games. Para athletics accounted for 11 of those world records.
The Games also witnessed 81 Asian records and 306 Asian Para Games records, surpassing the 71 Asian records and 279 Games records set at Hangzhou 2022.
China dominate as Japan enjoy best-ever campaign
China once again topped the medal table with an impressive haul of 207 gold, 117 silver and 111 bronze medals, taking their overall tally to 435.
Hosts Japan enjoyed their most successful Asian Para Games campaign, winning 64 gold medals and comfortably surpassing their previous best of 45 at Indonesia 2018.
Japan signed off second in the medal standings, followed by Uzbekistan, India and the Republic of Korea.
Beyond the leading nations, the Games witnessed historic firsts as Tajikistan and Cambodia celebrated their maiden Asian Para Games medals in Para judo and Para athletics, respectively.
Their achievements marked significant milestones in their Para sport journeys and reflected the Paralympic Movement’s growing reach across Asia.
With a record 33 NPCs reaching the podium and 22 securing at least one gold medal, Aichi-Nagoya 2026 highlighted the increasing competitiveness of Para sport across the continent.
A legacy beyond medals and records
Speaking at the Closing Ceremony, Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) President H.E. Majid Rashed emphasised that the true success of the Games would be measured not only by medals and records, but also by the opportunities created for future generations.
“The records will stand, the medals will be treasured and the memories will remain.
“But the true legacy of Aichi-Nagoya 2026 will be measured by what we do next.
“More athletes discovering their potential. More countries developing their talent. More people with disabilities finding their rightful place in sport and society.”
Rashed called for continued efforts to build on the achievements of the Games and strengthen opportunities for athletes across the continent.
“The greatest tribute we can pay to our athletes is not simply to celebrate what they have achieved here, but to ensure that the next generation has even greater opportunities.”
He concluded with a message of unity and hope for the future of the Paralympic Movement in Asia.
“We leave Nagoya united by our belief in the power of sport to bring people together and change lives.
“The Games may end tonight, but the dreams they have inspired must continue.” The fifth Asian Para Games concluded with new records, memorable performances and a historic number of medal-winning NPCs, reinforcing the progress of Para sport in Asia and the ambition to build on that success in the years ahead.
