RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s para-athletics team is continuing its preparations for the 5th Asian Para Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, which will be held in Japan from October 18 to 24.
The Kingdom will field 41 male and female athletes across eight sports: athletics, badminton, boccia, road and track cycling, powerlifting, swimming, table tennis and taekwondo, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Sunday.
Saudi Arabia has won 27 medals in previous editions of the Asian Para Games, comprising seven gold, 13 silver and seven bronze.
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The Kingdom claimed six medals at Guangzhou 2010, four at Incheon 2014, eight at Jakarta 2018 and nine at Hangzhou 2022.
The Asian Para Games is a major multi-sport event held every four years for athletes with disabilities from across Asia.
Organised by the Asian Paralympic Committee, the Games promote inclusivity, sporting excellence and equal opportunities, bringing together athletes to compete in a wide range of sports.
