Nagoya: Qatar's delegation participating in the fifth Asian Para Games, Aichi–Nagoya 2026, held a celebration to honour Team Qatar's athletes following their success in winning three medals, comprising two silver and one bronze, in swimming and athletics. The achievements mark another milestone for Qatari Para sports at the Games, which are taking place in Japan from October 18 to 24.The celebration, held at the Qatari delegation's headquarters in Nagoya, was attended by HE Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee; Dr. Ahmad Abdulla Al Buenain, CEO of the Doha 2030 Asian Games Organising Committee; and Dr. Hassan Al Ansari, Secretary General of the Qatar Paralympic Committee, alongside Team Qatar athletes, coaches and administrative staff.The event recognised the achievements of Team Qatar's athletes, with swimmer Shamil Shahov claiming silver in the men's 100m breaststroke SB12 event and bronze in the men's 400m freestyle S13 event. Meanwhile, Ali Arshid added Qatar's second silver medal after finishing runner-up in the men's 100m wheelchair T34 event.The gathering formed part of ongoing efforts to recognise Team Qatar's achievements, encourage athletes to maintain their strong performances in the remaining competitions, and strengthen team spirit among members of the Qatari delegation, with the aim of securing further positive results and raising Qatar's flag high at continental and international sporting events.Team Qatar is represented at the fifth Asian Para Games by a delegation of 12 male and female athletes competing in three sports: swimming, athletics and goalball. The delegation is looking to add further medals to Qatar's tally during the remaining days of the Games.

Nagoya: Qatar's delegation competing at the fifth Asian Para Games, Aichi–Nagoya 2026, claimed three medals on Tuesday, with swimmer Shamil Shahov and wheelchair racer Ali Arshid delivering a strong start for Team Qatar at the Games, which are being held in Japan from October 18 to 24, bringing together athletes from 45 countries competing across 18 sports.Qatar's three medals came through Shahov, who secured silver in the men's 100m breaststroke and bronze in the men's 400m freestyle, while Arshid added a second silver medal in the men's 100m wheelchair race. Their achievements demonstrated Team Qatar's ability to compete at the highest level and reach the podium at the continental event.Team Qatar is represented at this year's Games by a delegation of 12 male and female athletes competing in three sports: swimming, athletics and goalball. The delegation is aiming to build on its early success and add further medals to Qatar's tally in the coming days, reflecting ongoing efforts to develop Para sports in Qatar and strengthen the country's competitiveness at major continental championships.Team Qatar swimmer Shamil Shahov secured the silver medal in the men's 100m breaststroke SB12 event after finishing second in 1:13.17, behind Japan's Genki Saito, who claimed gold in 1:12.74. Iran's Abadi Karimi Jahan took bronze with a time of 1:13.47.Shahov had earlier opened Qatar's medal account at the Games by winning bronze in the men's 400m freestyle S13 event, finishing third in 4:33.09.Uzbekistan's Dmitry Khorlin claimed gold in the 400m freestyle with a time of 4:21.32, while his compatriot Egor Bolotov secured silver in 4:21.94.With two medals to his name, Shahov delivered an impressive performance in the swimming competitions, earning Team Qatar its first medals of the Games and strengthening the country's presence on the continental stage.Team Qatar's Ali Arshid claimed the silver medal in the men's 100m wheelchair T34 event, finishing second in 14.95 seconds.