Chinese sports delegation for 2026 Asian Para Games debuts in Beijing

(ECNS) -- The inauguration ceremony of the Chinese sports delegation for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Gameswas held in Beijing on Saturday.

The Chinese delegation totals 500 members, including 312 athletes -- 146 men and 166 women. Hailing from 25 provincial-level regions across China, the athletes' average age is about 28.8 years, with the oldest competitor at 50, and the youngest 16.

The 5th Asian Para Games will be held in Nagoya and Aichi, Japan, from Oct. 18 to 24. The Chinese delegation will take part in 335 events across 17 sports. This will be China's fifth appearance at the Asian Para Games.