Torch lighting closes opening ceremony of Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games
The final torchbearers lit the flame of the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, marking the official start of the region's largest sports event for athletes with disabilities.
According to Kyodo News, the torch-lighting ritual took place as part of the Games' opening ceremony, with torchbearers taking part in the final leg of the relay. The flame was lit at the main cauldron, formally launching the competition days of the Games.
This edition of the Asian Para Games is being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, bringing together delegations of athletes with disabilities from across the region to compete in a range of sports.
The torch lighting is a ritual symbolising the spirit of the Games, marking the start of the competition programme and a moment followed with keen interest by fans and the wider public.
