Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games: 1,538 medals, 27 world records set
Synopsis
The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games closed as the most record-laden edition in the event's history — 27 world records, 306 Games records, and 33 medal-winning nations out of 45. Japan rewrote its own history with 64 golds, while Tajikistan and Cambodia claimed their first-ever medals, signalling that Asian Para sport is no longer a two-nation story.
Key Takeaways
The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games awarded a record 1,538 medals over six days of competition.
27 world records were broken — seven more than at Hangzhou 2022 — with Para athletics contributing 11 new marks.
China topped the standings with 207 gold, 117 silver, and 111 bronze medals ( 435 total).
Japan set an all-time best with 64 gold medals , surpassing its previous record of 45 from 2018 .
India finished fourth in the overall medal standings.
Tajikistan and Cambodia each won their maiden Asian Para Games medals , in Para judo and Para athletics respectively.
The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games concluded on 3 November 2026 with a record 1,538 medals awarded and 27 world records shattered across six days of competition, marking the most competitive edition of the continental Para sport showcase to date.
Record-Breaking Numbers Across the Board
A total of 33 of the 45 participating National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) won at least one medal, while 22 countries claimed at least one gold. Athletes collectively set 81 Asian records and 306 Asian Para Games records — surpassing the previous benchmarks of 71 and 279, respectively, established at Hangzhou 2022. The 27 world records represented an improvement of seven over the previous edition, with Para athletics alone accounting for 11 of the new marks.
China Leads, Japan Makes History
China retained its dominance at the top of the medal standings, amassing 435 medals in total — comprising 207 gold, 117 silver, and 111 bronze. Host nation Japan delivered its most successful Asian Para Games campaign on record, claiming 64 gold medals to finish second. That tally eclipses their previous best of 45 gold medals at the 2018 edition in Indonesia. Uzbekistan finished third, followed by India in fourth and the Republic of Korea in fifth.
Historic Milestones for Emerging Nations
Beyond the podium leaders, the Games delivered landmark moments for smaller delegations. Tajikistan claimed its maiden Asian Para Games medal in Para judo, while Cambodia achieved the same milestone in Para athletics — both firsts in the history of their respective programmes. These breakthroughs reflect the broadening depth of Para sport development across the continent.
What APC President Said at the Closing Ceremony
Addressing the closing ceremony, Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) President Majid Rashed underscored that the significance of the Games stretched well beyond records and medals. 'The records will stand, the medals will be treasured and the memories will remain. But the true legacy of Aichi-Nagoya 2026 will be measured by what we do next. More athletes discovering their potential. More countries developing their talent. More people with disabilities finding their rightful place in sport and society,' Rashed said. He called for sustained investment in athlete development and urged stakeholders across Asia to build greater pathways for the next generation. 'The greatest tribute we can pay to our athletes is not simply to celebrate what they have achieved here, but to ensure that the next generation has even greater opportunities. We leave Nagoya united by our belief in the power of sport to bring people together and change lives. The Games may end tonight, but the dreams they have inspired must continue,' he added.
What This Means for the Future of Asian Para Sport
The fifth edition of the Asian Para Games closed as the highest-participation and highest-achievement edition yet — a trajectory that underlines how rapidly Para sport infrastructure is expanding across Asia. With more NPCs winning medals than ever before and world records falling in multiple disciplines, attention now turns to how national programmes convert these gains into sustained elite pipelines ahead of the next edition.
Point of View
But the more consequential number is 33 — the nations out of 45 that won at least one medal. Asian Para sport is widening its base, not just deepening it at the top. China's dominance remains structural, but Japan's record haul on home soil and first-time medals for Tajikistan and Cambodia suggest the competitive map is shifting. For India, a fourth-place finish is creditable, yet the gap to the top three underscores how much ground remains before the country can claim a genuine Para sport superpower status ahead of future editions.
NationPress
3 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many world records were broken at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games?
A total of 27 world records were broken at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games — seven more than the 20 set at Hangzhou 2022. Para athletics alone accounted for 11 of those new marks.
Which country topped the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games medal tally?
China finished first with 435 total medals, including 207 gold, 117 silver, and 111 bronze. Japan came second with a record 64 gold medals, and Uzbekistan finished third.
Where did India finish in the Asian Para Games 2026 standings?
India finished fourth in the overall medal standings at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, behind China, Japan, and Uzbekistan, with the Republic of Korea in fifth place.
Which nations won their first-ever Asian Para Games medals in 2026?
Tajikistan won its maiden Asian Para Games medal in Para judo, and Cambodia claimed its first in Para athletics. Both were historic firsts for their national programmes.
How many countries won medals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games?
33 of the 45 participating National Paralympic Committees won at least one medal, while 22 countries secured at least one gold — the highest proportion of medal-winning nations in the Games' history.
