Asian Para Games Closing Ceremony: Nishad, Mona to lead India’s celebrations

India also completed a landmark campaign, finishing with a record 114 medals — 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze.

The tally surpassed the country’s previous best of 108 medals at the 2022 edition in Hangzhou.

India’s 168-member para-athlete contingent delivered world-record performances, historic victories and podium sweeps across multiple disciplines, despite being significantly smaller than the 309 athletes who represented the country in Hangzhou.

In a post on X, Takaichi said the athletes had embraced the possibility of failure, believed in themselves and pushed their limits on the big stage.

She also praised competitors for supporting teammates, persevering in pursuit of victory and applauding their rivals’ efforts.

The Games began on October 18 and concluded on October 24 in Aichi-Nagoya, marking the first time Japan hosted the continental para-sports event.

Takaichi lauded Team Japan’s performances across disciplines, highlighting the athletes’ teamwork, determination and sportsmanship.

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the closing ceremony of the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

India signed off with a historic campaign, securing their best-ever fourth-place finish in the final medal standings. The Indian contingent clinched a record 114 medals, comprising 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze, surpassing its previous best of 108 medals at the 2022 edition in Hangzhou. As the Games draw to a close, India’s para-athletes have set a new benchmark with a memorable campaign featuring record-breaking performances and historic achievements.