{
  "id": 15404015,
  "title": "1st Japan-Hosted Asian Para Games Officially Kick Off",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/1st-japan-hosted-asian-para-games-officially-kick-off",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T12:06:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nippon.com News",
    "slug": "nippon-com-news",
    "url": "https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2026101800315/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The inaugural ceremony of the 2026 Asian Para Games commenced on Sunday at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, the heart of Aichi Prefecture, central Japan. This event signaled the beginning of a significant sporting spectacle. Approximately 3,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions were expected to take part in the Games.\n\nThe Japanese delegation fielded around 280 athletes, demonstrating their strong representation. The opening ceremony witnessed Emperor Naruhito declaring the start of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games. Crown Prince Akishino, honored as the president, along with Crown Princess Kiko, were also present.\n\nThe torch relay concluded with Japanese Para alpine skier Momoka Muraoka and other torchbearers passing the flame to wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda, who administered the athletes' oath. Post the Asian Games, which concluded on October 4, a comprehensive 18 sports disciplines will be contested in Aichi and the neighboring Shizuoka Prefecture over the subsequent week.",
  "summary": "Nagoya, Oct. 18 (Jiji Press)--The opening ceremony of the first Japan-hosted Asian Para Games took place at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, the capital of Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sunday, officially marking the start of the 2026 Games. About 3,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions are scheduled to participate. The Japanese delegation has entered about 280 athletes. At th...",
  "key_points": [
    "2026 Asian Para Games officially start in Nagoya, Japan",
    "Emperor Naruhito inaugurates the Games",
    "3,000 athletes from 45 nations participate"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}