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Central Java sends 34 athletes to Asian Para Games in Nagoya
Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi has sent off 34 para-athletes and 16 coaches and officials from the province for the Asian Para Games.
The event will be held in Nagoya, Japan, from October 19 to 24, 2026.
The 50 people from Central Java are part of Indonesia’s 219-person delegation.
The athletes will compete in nine sports, including athletics, badminton, swimming and table tennis.
Central Java’s sports association says the athletes have trained in preparation for the competition.
It estimates they could win about four gold medals, including one in badminton.
The athletes say they are ready to compete, with China identified as a strong rival.
Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi sent off 34 athletes and 16 coaches and officials to represent Indonesia at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan.
The athletes will compete in nine sports from October 19 to 24.
Central Java is sending 50 people in total, out of Indonesia’s 219-member delegation.
The head of Central Java’s National Paralympic Committee said the province’s realistic target was about four gold medals.
- Who
- 34 athletes from Central Java, along with 16 coaches and officials, will represent Indonesia.
- What
- They will take part in the 2026 Asian Para Games.
- When
- The Games are scheduled for October 19–24, 2026.
- Where
- Nagoya, Japan.
- Why
- They were selected to represent Indonesia; the source says Central Java’s delegation reflects the province’s support for developing and training para-athletes.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Of Indonesia’s 219-member delegation, 50 are from Central Java.
Realistically, we are aiming for around four gold medals from Central Java, one of them in badminton.
We are ready. China is currently the toughest opponent. But we are optimistic.
Ahmad Luthfi sent off the Central Java athletes, coaches and officials in Sukoharjo.
The Asian Para Games are scheduled to take place in Nagoya, Japan.
- Central Java athletes
- 34
- Central Java coaches and officials
- 16
- Indonesia delegation from Central Java
- 50 of 219 people
- Sports represented
- 9
- Central Java gold medal target
- About 4
Sources
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