Asian Games 2026: Japan National Team Leaders Raise Expectations for Asian Para Games
NAGOYA — Japan’s national team for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games held a press conference in Nagoya on Wednesday, ahead of the event set to start on Sunday.
NAGOYA — Ahead of the upcoming Asian Para Games, Japan's national team leaders have expressed high expectations for the event. Head of the team Hiroyuki Misaka, a former wheelchair rugby player, and deputy head Ayumi Tanimoto, an Olympic gold medalist in judo, participated in a press conference in Nagoya. Misaka emphasized his hope that the athletes overcoming challenges will inspire many, encouraging them to feel rewarded for their efforts.
Both leaders highlighted the significance of the event in promoting an environment that accepts diversity, thanks to the athletes' determination to overcome difficulties posed by disabilities. Athletes are already arriving at accommodations, which include container-type facilities, and organizers have assured them that various measures are being taken to create a comfortable environment for wheelchair users. The Games, sponsored by The Yomiuri Shimbun and others, are set to begin on Sunday.
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