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  "id": 15401371,
  "title": "Asian Para Games under way in Nagoya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/asian-para-games-under-way-in-nagoya",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T10:54:53.000Z",
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    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1874387-20261018.htm"
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  "account": "The Asian Para Games commenced on Sunday in Nagoya, Japan, with approximately 2,700 athletes from 45 countries and regions taking part. The opening ceremony took place at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium. Attire in the ceremony included performances of music and dance. Hong Kong's flag-bearers, Yeung Siu-ki in para-taekwondo and Katie Wong in para-running, led the delegation. The Special Administrative Region (SAR) has fielded 80 athletes across 10 sports.\n\nFor the main national team, Li Yujie, a para-taekwondo athlete, and Yan Panpan, a para-powerlifter, bore the flag. Over 300 athletes, representing China, are participating in 17 sports. Hong Kong, China, has secured its first medal prior to the first full day of competitions on Monday. Wong Yue-ching, who competes in women's singles Class 7 table tennis, is guaranteed a bronze medal after advancing to the semi-finals, set for Tuesday. The SAR finished 10th overall at the previous Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, claiming 47 medals – eight gold, 15 silver, and 24 bronze. The Asian Para Games are set to continue until October 24.",
  "summary": "The Asian Para Games officially kicked off on Sunday, with around 2,700 athletes from a record 45 countries and regions participating. The opening ceremony was held at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Japan. Athletes marched into the venue after a series of music and dance performances. Para-taekwondo athlete Yeung Siu-ki and para-runner Katie Wong served as Hong Kong, China’s flag-bearers…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games to open with record 45 countries, regions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/aichi-nagoya-asian-para-games-to-open-with-record-45-countries-regions",
        "published": "2026-10-18T08:38:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTHK News",
        "title": "Asian Para Games under way in Nagoya",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/asian-para-games-under-way-in-nagoya-15402286",
        "published": "2026-10-18T10:54:53.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/indonesia-showcases-madura-batik-at-asian-para-games-opening-ceremony",
        "published": "2026-10-18T11:51:04.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/how-indias-archers-mastered-the-wind-for-medals-in-asian-games",
        "published": "2026-10-18T13:59:56.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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