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Asian Para Games Close Japan Wins More Medals Than Previous Games
The 3rd Asian Para Games, held in Indonesia, concluded on October 13th, with the closing ceremony taking place at the GBK Main Stadium in Jakarta.
The Games flag was handed over to Hangzhou, China, the host city for the next edition (2022). (Photo: Fort Kishimoto)
This Games drew significant attention as the last major multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities to be held in Asia before the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. Approximately 2,800 athletes from 43 countries and regions participated, competing fiercely across 18 sports.
Japan sent its largest-ever delegation of approximately 300 athletes.
They won 45 gold, 70 silver, and 83 bronze medals for a total of 198, achieving their goal of surpassing the medal count (143) from the previous Incheon Games.
China topped the gold medal count with 172. South Korea was second with 53, Iran third with 51, and Japan fourth (down from third at the previous Games).
Swimmer Takayuki Suzuki (Captain of the Japanese Team) won a record five gold medals at the Asian Para Games, while fellow swimmer Keiichi Kimura won four gold medals.
Additionally, in wheelchair tennis (singles), both Shingo Kunieda and Yui Uchi won gold medals and were provisionally selected for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
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