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The Asian Para Games Aichi-Nagoya torch relay started Saturday, opening the build-up to the October 18 opening ceremony. Around 3,000 athletes from more than 40 countries and territories will compete in the region's biggest multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities.
The Asian Games (ASIAD) torch relay officially began in Nagoya on Saturday, with about 1,000 participants carrying the sacred flame through Aichi Prefecture, the main host region. The relay marks a key milestone ahead of the opening ceremony next month, highlighting Japan's readiness as host and spreading a message of unity across Asia.
The flame lighting ceremony for the Asian Games 2026 torch relay was held in Hiroshima on Thursday, following a similar event in Tokyo earlier this week. The ceremony underscores themes of peace and renewal, as Japan prepares to host the Games for the first time in 32 years.
Tokyo hosted the Asian Games flame lighting ceremony on Tuesday, about a month before the event's opening. The torch will now journey through multiple stages ahead of the opening ceremony. The ceremony is part of broader efforts to generate enthusiasm and community connection before the games.
