The fifth edition of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games concluded on Saturday with a closing ceremony held at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Japan. Organizers emphasized their hope that the event would contribute to building a more inclusive society across the continent.

The weeklong competition, which took place in Aichi and the neighboring Shizuoka prefecture, featured about 4,000 athletes and officials representing a record 45 countries and regions. Competitors participated across 18 sports, including boccia, a discipline not featured in the Olympic Games.

Throughout the seven days of competition, more than 20 world records were broken, underscoring the high level of athletic performance at the Games. China dominated the medal tally, securing a total of 435 medals, 207 of which were gold. Host nation Japan finished second with 186 medals, including a record 64 golds—the highest number Japan has achieved at the Asian Para Games.

Uzbekistan made a significant impact in the standings, placing third with 145 medals, including 45 golds, outperforming South Korea, which traditionally held the third spot at the Asian Games but ranked lower in this edition of the Para Games.

The closing ceremony was attended by prominent dignitaries, including Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko. Asian Paralympic Committee President Majid Rashed officially declared the Games closed, marking the end of a successful event aimed at promoting athletic excellence and greater inclusivity for people with disabilities across Asia.