About the Games

The Asian Para Games are organized by the Asian Paralympic Committee(APC), a regional organization of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), and have 45 participating countries or regions. The Asian Para games are a comprehensive sports competition for people with
disabilities held to promote the Paralympic Movement and further develop competitive sports in the Asian region. 

 

The Asian Para Games are a comprehensive sports competition for people with disabilities in the Asian region, succeeding the Far East and South Pacific Games for the Disabled (FESPIC), which began in 1975. Since taking over FESPIC in 2010, the Asian Para Games have been hosted in the following regions:

 

EditionYearLocationParticipating Countries or RegionTotal Numbers of AthletesTotal Numbers of Sports
52026Aichi-Nagoya, Japan453,600 - 4,00018
42023Hangzhou, China44Approv. 519022
32018Jakarta, Indonesia434,46122
22014Incheon, South Korea413,54723
12010Guangzhou, China413,79819

 

The 5th Asian Para Games will be held in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, bringing together athletes with disabilities across the continent to compete in a wide range of sports from 18th - 24th October 2026. Being the biggest multi-sport Para Games in Asia, it promotes inclusivity, athletic excellence, and regional unity.

 

Find out more about the 5th Asian Para Games