Asian Para Games 2026: Japan Off to Strong Start in Wheelchair Basketball at Para Games with Men Crushing China, Women Dominating Iran
NAGOYA — Japan made a dominant start in wheelchair basketball on Friday, with the men crushing China 76-38 and the women overwhelming Iran 65-20 in preliminary round games in Nagoya.
Japan showcased a strong performance in wheelchair basketball during the Asian Para Games 2026, according to the latest preliminary round games held in Nagoya. In the men's category, Japan dominated China with a score of 76-38. Similarly, Japan's women's team outperformed Iran with a commanding victory of 65-20. These impressive results marked the beginning of the competition in four sports, which commenced ahead of the official opening of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.
The games, sponsored by The Yomiuri Shimbun, attracted a lively crowd who cheered for the intense matches played in table tennis, badminton, blind football, boccia, and goalball.
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