Athletes and coaches from six National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) came together for the Road to Aichi-Nagoya 2026 workshop in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 13-19 September, as part of the Asian Paralympic Committee’s (APC) efforts to support their preparations for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.
The programme brought together delegations from Mongolia, Maldives, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan and host nation Uzbekistan, with each participating NPC invited to nominate two athletes and one coach.
Hosted with the support of the National Paralympic Committee of Uzbekistan, the workshop featured practical training in Para athletics, Para swimming and Para powerlifting, alongside sessions on classification, Games preparation and knowledge sharing.
APC President Majid Rashed highlighted the importance of the programme in strengthening NPCs and supporting athletes and coaches on their journey towards Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
“Strengthening our NPCs and providing athletes and coaches with the knowledge and experience to develop are key priorities of the APC Strategic Plan. The Road to Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Programme brings this commitment into action,” Rashed said.
“Through practical training, Games preparation and knowledge sharing, the programme provided valuable opportunities for athletes and coaches to learn, train and exchange experiences as they continue their journey towards Aichi-Nagoya 2026.”
Rashed also expressed his appreciation to the National Paralympic Committee of Uzbekistan for its support.
“I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the National Paralympic Committee of Uzbekistan for its generous support in hosting the programme and welcoming the participating delegations,” he added.
APC Chief Executive Officer Tarek Souei, who delivered the opening remarks in Tashkent, shared practical insights into the Paralympic Games and its values while highlighting solidarity as an important part of the APC’s work across Asia.
“For us, solidarity means ensuring that our member NPCs, athletes and coaches have opportunities to grow, develop their technical knowledge and benefit from the experience and expertise available across our region,” Souei said.
“But this programme goes beyond technical training. It is also about bringing our Paralympic family together, exchanging experiences, building connections and learning from one another. I encourage everyone to take the knowledge and experience gained here back to their respective NPCs.”
Over the course of the workshop, athletes and coaches took part in practical sport-specific training and sessions designed to strengthen their understanding of classification and Games preparation ahead of Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
The Road to Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Programme reflects the APC’s commitment to capacity building and solidarity across Asia, helping member NPCs strengthen their technical knowledge while creating opportunities for athletes and coaches to learn from one another. With new knowledge, experiences and connections, the participating delegations will now continue their preparations for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, which will take place from 18-24 October.
