In pics: Asian Para Games 2026 opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Asian Para Games 2026 was held at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Japan's Nagoya on Sunday. Para-shuttler Pramod Bhagat and para-athlete Simran Sharma led the Indian contingent as flag-bearers. "A beautiful start to the Asian Para Games 2026, celebrating the spirit of sport and the power of determination," the Sports Authority of India wrote on X.