Local Communities Invited as Torchbearer Recruitment Begins for Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.
Iran NPC, Tehran- The Organising Committee of the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian
Para Games has officially opened the domestic call for torchbearers for the
upcoming Games.
Registration for applicants will begin on Tuesday, 23 December 2025, as
part of the preparations for one of the most symbolic elements of the Games’
celebrations.
The call is limited to local residents of Japan and the designated host
communities along the torch relay route, with the aim of strengthening
community engagement and ensuring local participation in the torch relay
programme.
The Asian Para Games torch represents the transfer of passion, unity and
shared human values to future generations. Torchbearers play a vital role in
delivering this message as the flame makes its journey towards the Opening
Ceremony.
Detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, selection process,
participating municipalities and registration steps is available through the
official Torch Relay page on the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games website.
The 5th Asian Para Games will be held from 18 to 24 October 2026 in Nagoya,
Aichi Prefecture, Japan, featuring around 4,000 athletes from 45 nations
competing across 18 Para sports.