Oman
Participates in Opening of Asian Para Games in Japan

Nagoya,
18 Oct 2026 (ONA) — The official simplified opening ceremony of the
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games was held today with the participation of the
Sultanate of Oman’s delegation, marking the start of the competitions that will
continue until 24 October, with the participation of more than 2,700 athletes
and 1,300 officials representing 45 Asian countries.

The
opening ceremony witnessed the entry of the Sultanate of Oman’s delegation in
the parade of participating delegations. National Paralympic athletics team
athlete Fawzi Al Hubaishi will kick off the Sultanate of Oman’s participation
in the games tomorrow, Monday, by competing in the shot put event under the F54
classification, while the rest of the national team athletes continue their
training in preparation for track and field events, alongside preparations by
national handcycling team athlete Sami Al Sulaimi to participate in cycling
competitions.

Dr.
Mansour Sultan Al Tauqi, Chairman of Oman Paralympic Committee, confirmed that
the Sultanate of Oman’s participation in the games represents an important
milestone to highlight the presence of Omani Paralympic sports in continental
forums, embodying the attention given by the Sultanate of Oman to empowering
persons with disabilities and enhancing their participation across various
fields.

He
pointed out that Omani athletes carry a national and humanitarian message
reflecting strength of will, determination, and persistence, embodying a model
of persons with disabilities’ ability to overcome challenges and achieve
ambitions. He emphasized that participation provides an opportunity to engage
with elite Asian athletes, gain competitive experience, and measure the level
of progress achieved by players through preparation programs and training
camps.

He
explained that the participation program includes athletics competitions in
several track and field events, including shot put, javelin throw, discus
throw, and club throw, alongside sprint, running, and long jump events, in
accordance with the accredited classifications for each player.

The
participation of national athletics team players will continue on 20 October across
several events, while Sami Al Sulaimi will enter the handcycling time trial
competition on 21 October, before participating later in the individual road
race on 22 October.

—Ends/AG