A company in Aichi Prefecture, the host region of the Asian Para Games, has spent years building sports wheelchairs tailored to athletes with disabilities. The continental multi-sport event taking place in its home region is seen as a major opportunity to showcase its products across Asia.
According to Kyodo News, the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games has opened with participants from 45 countries and territories — a record number for the event. The Games provide a favorable backdrop for local businesses such as the sports wheelchair maker in Aichi to demonstrate their craftsmanship and their ability to customize equipment to each athlete's needs.
Producing sports wheelchairs requires an understanding of the demands of each discipline and the physical characteristics of each athlete. The Aichi company is said to have maintained this work over a long period, aiming to supply equipment suited to athletes competing at the Games.
With the Asian Para Games being held in the host region itself, the company's work is expected to draw attention across Asia and help raise the profile of Japan's adaptive sports equipment manufacturing sector.
