Aichi-Nagoya:Saudi Paralympic athletes achieved a significant milestone at the fifth Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026, Japan, by securing a total of seven medals, comprising one gold and six silver.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the team's gold medal was earned in the 400-meter T20 athletics event, where a new Games record was set. The silver medals were awarded across various disciplines, with four in athletics for the shot put, long jump, and 100-meter events, and two in para table tennis singles.
In addition to their medal-winning performances, Saudi athletes participated in a range of sports including swimming, cycling, boccia, taekwondo, and badminton. They achieved impressive results, setting personal bests in multiple events. Meetings were also conducted focusing on enhancing sports cooperation and improving services for athletes with disabilities. The Saudi team is set to continue competing in athletics, cycling, swimming, and para table tennis.