Yapa Games" From Minister to VIP! The certificate category was "downgraded" for no reason and Li Yang withdrew from official activities

The opening ceremony of the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Aoi, was held today, but it was reported that Li Yang of the Sports Department did not attend the opening ceremony and withdrew from all official activities. In this regard, the Sports Ministry officially responded in the evening, mainly because this time Li Yang had originally been issued a "Sports Minister" (Sports Minister) identification card, but was adjusted to the "NPC Guest" (National Paralympic Committee VIP) category on the eve of the game. The temporary change was made without sufficient explanation. The Sports Ministry and the my country Paralympic Federation have formally protested, and Li Yang has also withdrawn from all official activities.

Li Yang went to the Nagoya Asian Games again this year to cheer for the players. At the same time, he was in charge of supervising the team and hoped that the logistics could be perfected. However, it was reported today that Li Yang did not attend the opening ceremony, nor did he attend yesterday's village entrance ceremony, and withdrawn from all official activities. In response to related claims, the Sports Ministry put forward a 4-point response in the evening. The reason was that Li Yang's identification card category was changed from the original Sports Minister to the VIP of the National Paralympic Committee, and the official did not explain this change.

Although Li Yang's ID card category was changed, after arriving in Nagoya on the 16th, he had already visited badminton, floor bowls and other competition venues to care about the conditions of the players.

The Athletic Department’s 4-point response is as follows:

1. Regarding Minister Li Yang's attendance at the "2026 Ai Nagoya Asian Para Games", the "Sports Minister" (Sports Minister) identification card that was originally issued was notified on the eve of the game that it was adjusted to the "NPC Guest" (National Paralympic Committee VIP) category. The Sports Department expresses strong dissatisfaction and regret over the temporary changes to approved matters without sufficient explanation.

2. The Sports Department respects the relevant norms of international competitions and the administrative rights and responsibilities of the organizers. However, the identification types and authorities should appropriately reflect the job status of the attendees, and relevant adjustments should also have a clear basis and be fully explained and communicated.

3. The Sports Department has lodged a formal protest with the Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) through the Chinese Paralympic Federation, and continues to coordinate with relevant units through diplomatic channels, hoping to respect the original results.

4. The Asian Para Games is an important international sports event in Asia and an important stage for athletes to show their efforts and strength. The Ministry of Sports calls on all parties to adhere to the principles of mutual respect and fair treatment, return the games to the essence of sports, avoid non-sports factors from interfering with the games, and jointly safeguard the rights and interests of players and a good international sports exchange environment.