Team Qatar Win Three Medals in Swimming and Athletics at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games

Team Qatar won three medals, comprising two silver and one bronze, in swimming and athletics at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games. The Games are being held in Japan from 18 to 24 October, with athletes from 45 countries competing across 18 sports.

Swimmer Shamil Shahov claimed silver in the men's 100m breaststroke and bronze in the men's 400m freestyle, while para-athlete Ali Radi Arshid secured silver in the men's 100m wheelchair race.

In swimming, Shahov finished second in the men's 100m breaststroke SB12 with a time of 1 minute 13.17 seconds. Japan's Genki Saito won gold in 1 minute 12.74 seconds, while Iran's Mohammadhossein Karimi Jahan Abadi took bronze in 1 minute 13.47 seconds.

Shahov won bronze in the men's 400m freestyle S13 with a time of 4 minutes 33.09 seconds. Uzbekistan's Dmitriy Khorlin claimed gold in 4 minutes 21.32 seconds, while his compatriot Egor Bolotov secured silver in 4 minutes 21.94 seconds.

In athletics, Ali Radi Arshid won silver in the men's 100m wheelchair race T34 after recording 14.95 seconds. Thailand's Chaiwat Rattana took gold in a Games-record time of 14.84 seconds, while the UAE's Mohamad Othman finished third in 15.13 seconds. Team Qatar's Mohammed Al-Kubaisi placed seventh with a time of 16.80 seconds.

Team Qatar is participating in the fifth edition of the Games with a delegation of 12 male and female athletes competing in swimming, athletics and goalball.

HE President of the Qatar Paralympic Committee Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Saud Al-Thani dedicated the team's achievements to the country's leadership in appreciation of its continued support for Qatari sport and attention to sports for persons with disabilities.

He expressed pride in the results achieved by Team Qatar's athletes and praised their efforts and those of the technical and administrative staff. He said the achievements reflected the development of sports for persons with disabilities in Qatar and provided an incentive to continue working towards further success in upcoming competitions.

He also praised the efforts of the Qatari delegation and coaching staff, saying teamwork, determination and perseverance had contributed to the results. He reaffirmed the Qatar Paralympic Committee's commitment to continuing to support the athletes and provide them with the necessary care, strengthening Qatar's presence at continental and international championships.

Source: QNA

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