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India's Para Asian Games Contingent Showcases 5,000 Years of Heritage in Nagoya
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News18•18-10-2026, 19:00
India's Para Asian Games Contingent Showcases 5,000 Years of Heritage in Nagoya
- •The Indian contingent proudly showcased India's 5,000-year heritage at the opening ceremony of the Para Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
- •Over 100 Indian athletes participated in the march past, led by flagbearers Simran Sharma and Pramod Bhagat.
- •Athletes wore ceremonial blazers featuring Indus Valley civilisation seals and SaptSindhu collar motifs.
- •India has sent a 281-member contingent including 168 athletes to compete across 11 disciplines in the Games concluding on October 24.
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The Indian contingent's ceremonial blazers featured prints of seals from the Indus Valley civilisation, while the collar displayed SaptSindhu to honour the land of the seven rivers and the mighty Saraswati.
India is fielding a 281-member contingent comprising 168 athletes, which includes 112 men and 56 women competing across 11 disciplines.
Paralympic medallist sprinter Simran Sharma and top shuttler Pramod Bhagat led the Indian contingent as flag bearers during the opening ceremony.
