Tokyo, Oct. 24 -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday praised the spirit and achievements of athletes at the Asian Para Games 2026, saying their performances highlighted the "profound beauty" of para sports as the Aichi-Nagoya Games near their conclusion.

The Asian Para Games began on October 18 and are scheduled to conclude on October 24 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

In a post on X, Japan's PM noted that Japan was hosting the Asian Para Games for the first time and praised Team Japan's performances. She highlighted the athletes' determination, teamwork and sportsmanship, while expressing gratitude to the competitors and acknowledging the support of their families, coaches and others involved.

"Today, the "5th Asian Para Games...