Iran’s national flag has been raised at the Athletes’ Plaza in Aichi-Nagoya, marking an official welcome for the country’s delegation ahead of the 2026 Asian Para Games.
Iran NPC, Aichi-Nagoya – The Iranian flag was raised at the Athletes’ Plaza on Thursday, 15 October, during a ceremony attended by Games officials, Iran’s Chef de Mission Mohammad Poladgar and a group of Iranian athletes.
Poladgar, Vice President of the National Paralympic Committee of Iran, represented the delegation at the ceremony, where organisers welcomed the Iranian contingent and presented him with a commemorative gift.
Iran will field 166 athletes — 104 men and 62 women — across 15 sports at Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Competing under the name “Devoted to a Strong Iran”, the team will join athletes from across Asia for the continent’s premier para-sport event.
The 5th Asian Para Games will run from 18 to 24 October, with competition across 18 sports. The Opening Ceremony is scheduled for 18 October.
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