Shamil Shaheen wins 400m freestyle bronze for Qatar at Asian Para Games

Qatari swimmer Shamil Shaheen has secured a bronze medal in the men’s 400m freestyle at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan.

Team Qatar announced the result on October 20, celebrating Shaheen’s podium finish as Qatar continues its campaign at the fifth edition of Asia’s major para-sport event.

Qatar reaches the swimming podium

Shaheen’s result adds a swimming medal to Qatar’s participation in Aichi-Nagoya.

Qatar entered the Games with 12 athletes competing across goalball, para athletics and para swimming, with competition running from October 18 to 24.

The official Games programme features 18 sports and 19 competition venues across Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya. 

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