NAGOYA (Japan), Oct 24 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games will draw to a close on Saturday, with organisers hoping the continental sporting event will leave a lasting legacy and help build a more inclusive society, Kyodo News reported.
World : Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games Set To Close With Hopes For A More Inclusive Society
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The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games concluded with organizers aiming for a lasting legacy of inclusivity. The event featured 4,000 athletes from 45 nations, with China topping the medal table and Japan setting a gold medal record.
- China led the medal standings with 435 total medals, including 207 gold, while host Japan secured 186 medals.
- Uzbekistan placed third in the medal table with 145 medals, a different outcome compared to the regular Asian Games.
- Tokito Oda won wheelchair tennis gold, becoming the first Japanese athlete to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
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